La Altena

September 22, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF SAID SINK,A JACKET AND WHITE STYROFOAM TRAYS INSIDE OF SAID SINK BASIN. ARTICLES & TABLE WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)(CITATION ISSUED)(cos) • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWLES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION) • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 109.8F NO FOODS ARE BEING HELD IN UNIT AT THIS TIME. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN ON SALE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 LIVE CATS (BLACK & GRAY IN COLOR) WALKING AROUND IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,A BOX OF CAT FOOD STORED ON CRATE IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE CATS AND FOOD FROM PREMISES.(PRIORITY 7-40-060)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN GARAGE FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER,AROUND ALONG SIDES OF PALLETS AND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.ALSO,APPX. 12-15 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PRODUCE ON SALES FLOOR.APPX. 10 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELF (HOMILY).MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/22/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR ,OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE GARAGE DOORS MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CONTAINERS,PLASTIC BAGS AND WRAP TO STORE FOOD INSIDE STORED OUTSIDE IN ELEMENTS MUST BRING INSIDE OF BUSINESS TO STORE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. • OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR "6" INCHES.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD USED FOR PRODUCE IN BASEMENT. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER. • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND KETTLES TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,SAW MACHINE, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, DELI DISPLAY UNIT.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING ON DUMPSTER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

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Compared with Pass on September 20, 2022: 16 findings appeared for the first time.

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