La Pasadita

December 28, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF ROACHES IN FOOD PREP AREA MORE THAN 8 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED DURING THIS INSPECTION ROACH INFESTATION.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ENCRUSTED HEAVY GREASED PIPES ALL ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS IN DETAIL CRACK CREVICE ALONG WALLS AND ATTACHED COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
code 14Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,FOUND GASKETS AT FRONT,REAR 2 DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR,FOUND WOODEN SURFACES AROUND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.: KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS,FLOOR BENEATH EAST 2 DOOR COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS,REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AREAS BEHIND COOLER FRONT PREP AREAS,ALSO WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE KEPT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO REAR INSTALLED FOOD PREP ICE MACHINE REPAIR WATER LEAK BENEATH STEAMTABLE SET-UP AT FRONT FOD PREP,BENEATH PIPE AT 3 COMP SINK AREA.
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.THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM--UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENTS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 16, 2010: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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