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La Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge

September 21, 2010 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
failed findings9
critical findings3

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 52.5F DURING THIS INSPECTION.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION,MUST NOT USE, MUST REPAIR SAID UNIT MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.OWNER MADE CALL TO THE REFRIGERATION CO FOR SERVICE AT THIS TIME.MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 WHEN READY,TAG REMOVAL.FURTHERMORE, FOUND NO TIME,TEMPERATURE LOGS BEING USED TO VERIFY SAID EQUIPMENT,POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT WERE FOUND IN THE TEMPERATURE DANGER ZONE DURING THIS INSPECTION.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT TEMPERATURE OF 58.7F-60F.ASSORTED FOODS PACKAGED SALAMI,PACKAGED SALTED FISH FILLETS,COOKED PIG FEET,STEAK,BEEF,3 DOZENS OF EGGS.ALL SAID FOODS APPROXIMATELY 65# MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$700.
code 3Priority
Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT.MUST NOT USE MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN READY,FOR TAG REMOVAL.
code 4Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION POSTED AS REQUIRED DURING THIS INSPECTION.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD MOP SINK AND AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT INSTALLED ALSO FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
code 32
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 BEHIND BAR 2ND FLOOR ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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.RAW WOODEN SURFACES ON KITCHEN WALLS SHELVING AND ALONG UPPER SURFACES OF 3 COMP SINK NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 35
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.MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINERS.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 9, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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