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La Palapa

July 27, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED (1) CONTAINER OF SHELLFISH (OYSTERS) HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH NO SHELLFISH TAG/LABEL.MANAGEMENT DISCARDED,DENATURED SHELLFISH(OYSTERS) DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT SHELLSTOCK TAGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY OR RETAGGED AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
code 14Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 5Priority
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT LEFT SIDE NEXT TO POT/PAN STORAGE SHELF.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR DEVICE TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING-UP FROM OPEN SITE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.
code 52
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING (3) LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES. • OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 58

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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