La Copacabana

August 6, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings4

Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN MEAT AND REAR PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FILLED WITH MIXER, CONTAINER, BOWLS, AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK. EXPOSED SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 12Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: HEAT LAMP UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 72.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE. HEAT LAMP UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED CARNITAS DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND STORED IN HEAT LAMP UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 75.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
code 3Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT/MEAT GRINDER PARTS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED THREE FLY STRIPS HANDING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS FROM PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED LIVE FLIES INSIDE FRIED PORK SKIN HOLDING UNIT AND LANDING ON FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AFFECTED PRODUCT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
code 16
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1496404 ON 9-5-14. 30-LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA. 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, CUTTING BOARDS, SLICERS, KNIFE RACKS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT. 34-GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SALES, AND STORAGE AREAS. 36-REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. 41-STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, SALES, AND STORAGE AREAS. 42- ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR CLEAN APRONS. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG UPPER WALLS IN MEAT PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL WALLS IN PREP AREA(SPILLS). REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 5, 2014: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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