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La Estrella
June 24, 2011 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings10
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And TransportationInspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2 BAGS OF RICE & 1 BAG OF BEANS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED INTO BY RODENTS & EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ON BAGS & SHELVING UNIT ON DISPLAY SHELF AT THIS TIME.PRODUCT WAS REMOVED & DISCARDED.APPX. 13LBS. $20.
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS MEAT & MILK WALK IN COOLERS ON FLOOR,PALLETS,ON LEDGE OF INSIDE CARD BOARD COMPACTOR,ON FLOOR & PALLETS IN BOTH REAR STORAGE AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,TAQUERIA PREP & STORAGE AREA,PRODUCE WRAPPING STATION SHELVING UNIT,ON DISPLAY SHELF NEAR COOKING OIL,CAN JUICES,YARN DISPLAY,BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND CLUTTER,SCATTERED ON TOP OF UNUSED SHELVING UNITS .ALSO 2 DEAD DECAYED MICE ON TRAP & ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT.MORE THAN 15 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,MORE THAN 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON BANANAS & OTHER FRUIT ON PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT.FRONT & NORTH WEST DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE INSIDE OF LOGBOOK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,DEAD RODENTS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/24/11.
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Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As NeededInspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL CONTAINERS OF LARD ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,BROKEN GLASS ON TAQUERIA NORTH WEST ENTRY DOOR. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN DELI AREA,SURFACES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,FOIL FROM PIPES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI AREA,GRINDER,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLERS,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,SOILED WASTE STORAGE BINS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT & COVER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT & UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,BASEMENT FLOOR & REMOVE WATER & KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT & HOLES IN BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM ,CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT DOOR IN REAR AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures ShieldedInspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,SLOW DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector 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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES IN BASEMENT .
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on November 19, 2010: 10 findings appeared for the first time.
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