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La Pasadita Express

March 8, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #176644, DATED 03-12-2011. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND RE CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AND AROUND HAND SINK IN WASHROOM.---- MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND HAND SINK CABINET UNDER HAND SINK IN WASHROOM. #34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR AREA. NOTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. #35 NOTED CEILING AROUND HOOD (FRONT KITCHEN) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.----MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR AREA.----MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #41 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLE STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.----MUST REMOVE WOOD AND PLASTIC CRATES IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
code 29
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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. NOTED WALLS NEXT TO GRILL NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR (FRONT FOOD PREP AREA).------MUST CLEAN CONDENSER FAN/CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE FRONT AND IN REAR FOOD 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. NOTED NO VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM AND WINDOW CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.-------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 12, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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