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La Perla Chicago, Restaurant & Lounge

May 30, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT FOLLOWING AREA: PREP AREA BY THE HOT/COLD A RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS,BY THE DISHROOM,SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: THREE DOOR COOLER/PREP COOLER MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-004
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005
code 36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS, BOXED TOGO CONTAINERS, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: EXCESS ICE BUILD UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. • REPLACE BLADE AT CAN OPENER,DIRTY AND RUSTY
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. • NO MOP SINK INSTALLED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IT WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.ALSO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: LID IS AT NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. • NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
code 53

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