La Palapita

February 18, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND DRAINAGE. APPROXIMATE 1 INCH OF STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR. BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN CLOGGED, WATER NOT DRAINING, SUMP-PUMP DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WORKING. ALSO, WASTE WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS BACKING-UP IN 3 COMPARTMMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED. MUST HAVE BASEMENT WASTE-WATER REMOVED, WASH AND SANITIZE FLOOR. REPAIR/ROD PLUMBING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY.
code 10Priority
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AMD MAINTAIN CONTAINER AND AREA.
code 19
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 LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS
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. AIR VENT COOLER IN 1 PREP COOLER DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN' MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND SHELF WITH CLEAN KITCHEN UTENSILS
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. INTERIOR COOLER UNCLEAN,CHOPPING BOARD DIRTY WITH BLACK CUTS,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES FOR INGREDIENTS BECOMING RUSTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. WALLS IN PREP AREA WITH BLACK STAINS,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 35
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. LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDSINK IN REAR MUST BE FIXED; VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE PROVIDED; VENT COVERS IN TOILET UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER
code 40
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. REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ORGANIZED; MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT,REMOVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZED CONTAINER
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 27, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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