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La Bomba Restaurant

September 6, 2019 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings16
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,CHICKEN,BEANS,ETC)MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:00A.M..MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
code 3Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3LBS. COOKED POTATOE BALLS 129.2F .10LBS. COOKED RICE 120.4F,122.5F,123.2F INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNITSPRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 13LBS.30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED POTATOES 70.2F,4LBS. COOKED CARNITAS 71.6F,5LBS. VEGETABLES WITH MEAT 66.7F,3LBS. DICED HAM 56.5F,3LBS. COOKED SOUP 66.7F,10Z. RAW SHRIMP 60.8F,3LBS. RAW PERCH 63.3F,3LBS,CHIRIZO 64.5F,3LBS. RAW CUT CHICKEN 62.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.28.1 LBS.$115.(PRIORITY 7-38-005) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
code 23
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 122.4F.HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 126.6F AND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 57.9F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL A LETTER.COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT IS NOW AT 145.8F AND HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 156.9F.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE AND 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING UNIT.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FORR FRONT COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG LEFT SIDE. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2- 5 GALLON DISH WASHING LIQUID BUCKETS BEING USED TO STORE 5- GALLONS.TAMARIND AND 10LBS. CUT POTATOES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.51.5LBS. $25.(PRIORITY 7-38-025) • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS. • MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM STEAM TABLE LOWER SHELF AND RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE,WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,EXTERIOR OF JUICE MACHINE.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN REAR PREP AREA AND LOOSE WALL VENT ABOVE REAR 3- DOOR COOLER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 1, 2019: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 10 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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