La Lena

August 14, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings5

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PIC ON SITE.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH A GARBAGE CAN,BROOM AND DUST PAN STORED IN FRONT OF AND A KNIFE INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND JUICE BAR PREP AREA HAND SINK HAD A PLASTIC BOWL INSIDE OF BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. (COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)(COS)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION. • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION. • OBSERVED A NEW FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR OF BUSINESS.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS,SALSA,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED RICE.10 GALLONS SOUP.32 GALLONG RED & GREEN SALSA.2LBS. DICED ONIONS.2LBS. SHREEDED CHEESE.3LBS. COOKED POTATOES.45LBS. COOKED PORK.1LB. COOKED CACTUS.7LBS. COOKED CHICKEN.5LBS. COOKED TONGUE.20LBS. COOKED MOLE SAUCE.5LBS. COOKED BEANS .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.104LBS. 42 GALLONS. $774.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER POSTED OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 25
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR WINDOW IN DINING AREA BAR AREA SIDE. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2285477 4/19/19 NOT CORRECTED.#37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#38- OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR AND ALONG SIDES OF LARGE BAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.#44- MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES.#49- MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ALL REACH IN & PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.#53- MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BAR DINING AREA .#55- MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOORS IN CLOSETS IN BAR AREA.#60- MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#57- IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.#58- OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 19, 2019: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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