La Copacabana

September 13, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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 40-45 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE STOREROOM BEHIND BOTH REACHIN FREEZER CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREAS AND CALL YOUR LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECH TO SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
code 18
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. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUR FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CLEAN AND PAINT THE RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 32
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. CLEAN THE RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL THE REACHIN FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. CLEAN AND SANITIZE MEAT SLICER,BAND SAW,GRINDER,STORAGE RACKS, KNIFE AND KNIFE STORAGE RACK.
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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER, PREP AREA,STORE ROOM, STORE AND LIFT THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN UNDER THEM.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS.
code 35
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. THE EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A HOLE IN THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER NEATH IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DRAIN PIPE SO THE SINK WORKS PROPERLY. THE UTILITY SINK FAUCIT IN POOR REPAIR AND WATER COMES OUT VERY SLOWLY SOMETHING BROKE OFF INSIDE THE FAUCIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCIT AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE TO THE NEW FAUCIT.
code 38

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