La Isla Pequena

February 16, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE THAT IS SEVERAL DIRTY MULTI-USE UTENSILS/DISHES/KNIVES TOSSED INSIDE SAID SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS,MAINTAIN SAID SINK ACCESSIBLE,CONVENIENT FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES.
code 11Priority
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 APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BASEMENT,FRONT/REAR DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED AT CORNERS OF DOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS,FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREAS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.
code 18
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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULKS FOODS,PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLERS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS POTS COOKING EQUIPMENTS STORED ON SHELVING.
code 31
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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUST ON CORNERS OF SMALL PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,COOLERS,OVENS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,CUTTING BOARDS,KNIVE RACK STORAGE,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES.
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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN CEILING NOT SHIELDED-INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
code 37
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.OBSERVED LARGE POT IN KITCHEN USED FOR COOKING INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MULTI-USE LARGE POTS/PANS COOKING EQUIPMENT OR INSTALL A 3 COMP SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE SAID EQUIPMENTS FOR PROPER WASHING-RINSING-SANITIZING AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector 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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EMPTY PROPANE TANKS,ATTACHED BURNER,CLUTTERED ARTICLES STORED IN BACKYARD FROM PREMISES.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 2, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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