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La Estrella

November 18, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH SANITATION TRAINING.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND SINK IN BUTCHER AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODS E RVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNSATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED DEAD RAOCHES IN REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DRY STORAGE AREA(NEAR REAR EXIT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, SANITIZE AREA, AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
code 38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOAM CONTAINERS IN PLASTIC BAG STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND IN ELEVATED AREA AT LEAST SIX INCHES HIGH.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD COVERING SHELVING IN COOLER HOLDING SODA, MILK, AND EGGS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SHELVING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED RED WOODEN SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY (TAQUERIA, REAR DRY STORAGE, BUTCHER AREA, SALESFLOOR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM TO HAVE NO FILTERS IN PLACE TO MAINTAIN GREASE FROM SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN SAID TRAINING.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 13, 2020: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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