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La Palapita

August 4, 2011 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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 ADDITIONAL BRUSH AT THE CORNER BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR; INTERIOR COOLERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING 1 DRAIN STOPPER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,MUST PROVIDE
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. SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BECOMING RUSTY AND UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN OR REPLACED; EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF 1 PREP COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,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 AT THE REAR PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT 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. CEILING TILES AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH HOLES MUST BE SEALED
code 35
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. BASEMENT AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 23, 2011: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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