La Iguanita Restaurant

September 9, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
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.OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST INCLUDE COPY OF STATE LICENSE,MSDS,MAP,RECEIPT OF SERVICE.ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG SIDE.MUST REPAIR.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #156057 2/19/09 #31 MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS & SILVERWARE.#32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS PREP COOLER & REAR REACH IN COOLER.#33 MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL & STEAM TABLE.#34 MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.#35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP.#36 MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD AT LAMPS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR & PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON REFRIGERATOR DOOR,WORN CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER TOP SIDE.
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.MUST CLEAN WHEEL BASESOF EQUIPMENT,PIPES,HOOD,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS & TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT COUNTER SEATING AREA,DAMAGED & MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM & DINING AREA,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL BASE NEAR REAR REFRIGERATOR,FRONT WINDOW SILLS PEELING WOOD.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 36
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR AND REMOVE RUBBER BANDS FROM SAME.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PREP COOLER.
code 40

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