La Cocina

December 16, 2011 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeLicense
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
    Inspector note: ONE REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT HOLDING AT PROPER TEMP (54.3). MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.
    code 2Priority
  • 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: FIRST FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. OBTAIN A VALID COPY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR LOG BOOK.
    code 18
  • Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated
    Inspector note: ONE STOPPER OF THREE COMP SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY TO HOLD WATER; REPAIR OR PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK WHEN WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
    code 24
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: TWO HOLES OBSERVED IN WALL. ONE IN KITCHEN BEHIND FREEZER AND ONE IN DINING AREA BY DEEP FREEZER. BOTH STUFFED WITH STEEL WOOL. RECOMMENDED SEALING WITH CEMENT. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR IS SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING AT PIPE UNDERNEATH; REPAIR SINK.
    code 38

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