La Palma

December 2, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE & DEAD ROACHES & WATER BUGS MORE THAN 10.LIVE FRUIT FLIES & HOUSE FLIES MORE THAN 15 .MOUSE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 75 SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS REAR PREP AREA ,ON ROLLING CARTS,BEHIND & UNDER DISPLAY SHELF BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,BEER STORAGE NEAR SERVICE COUNTER,HOT WATER TANK ROOM,BASEMENT REAR STORAGE,PAPER TOWEL STORAGE IN BASEMENT,STORAGE PUMP ROOM,FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING,OPEN BAIT ON FLOORS UNDER LIQOUR STORAGE AT SERVICE COUNTER,HOT WATER TANK ROOM.2 DEAD MICE ON GLUE BOARD NEAR PAPER TOWEL STORAGE.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.MUST REMOVE DROPPING,DEAD MICE,ROACHES & WATER BUGS,OPEN BAIT.CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/2/10.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
code 18
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.KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.STORE CLEAN UTENSILS IN PROPER MANNER.
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.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALK IN FREEZER DOOR,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR,DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS,DAMAGED & EXPOSED WOOD TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH GREASE TRAPS OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES,MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,CUBER,GRINDER,STOVE,ALL USED & UNUSED EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS.
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.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZER.MUST REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA & SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED WALLS IN BASEMENT & 1ST FL.PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING & SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. MEAT PROCESSING & REAR PREP AREA.
code 36
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAIN LINE IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.NO COOKING AT THIS TIME IN REAR PREP BUT HAND SINK NOT ASSESSIBLE.
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.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 41

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