La Bomba Restaurant

May 20, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS AND NOT WASHING HANDS AS REQUIRED ALSO FOUND NO SOAP,HAND PAPERTOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED HADSINK DURING THIS INSPECTION.
code 6Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.FOUND EMPLOYEE WASHING SOILED POTS/PANS DURING THIS INSPECTION NO SANITIZER SOLUTION "0" PPM AT 3 COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO PROPERLY SET-UP 3 COMP SINK FOR PURPOSES OF WASHING-RINSING-SANITIZING AS REQUIRED.
code 8Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AT CLUTTERED LOWER SHELVING AREA AND FRONT DOOR FOUND ALL THE WAY OPEN DURING INSPECTION,NOT RODENT-PROOFED AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN DOORS CLOSED,CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT-PROOF SAID DOOR,ENSURE NO MODE OF PEST ENTRY,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.All cooking equipment must be kept clean at all times,interior of coolers,shelvings behind front service counters.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROGHOUT AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR UNDER COOLERS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT LOWER WALL BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WERE NOTED,CLEAN WALLS ALONG 3 COMP SINK AREAS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.ALL COOKING STOVE EQUIPMENTS MUST BE VENTED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP,PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.
code 41

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