La Perla Mixteca Restaurant

July 21, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings2

Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 3 SEPERATE COOLERS FRONT PREP AREA 1-DOOR GLASS COOLER 57.1F,REAR PREP AREA 2- DOOR COOLER 63.9F,WALK IN COOLER 57.2F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON ALL UNITS ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 .(CRITICAL 7-38-005 A).
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ALL MENTIONED COOLERS SUCH AS STOMACH55.3F- 61.2F,RICE 53.4F-53.9F,PORK 46.7F-54.7F,SOUP 53.9F,STEAK 46.9F,EGGS 47.1F-47.9F,SALSA 52.2F-57.9F,BEANS 54.5F,PORK SKINS 54.2F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.APPX 130LBS. $330.(CRITICAL 7-38-005 A).
code 3Priority
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 9 LIVE ROACHES UNDER HAND SINK CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA,INSIDE OF STOVE,ON COUNTER TOP AT JUICE MACHINE,MORE THAN 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES & MORE THAN 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON ONIONS,FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS,MORE THAN 15 LIVE INDIAN MEAL MOTHS IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON & INSIDE OF CHILIES & PEPPER BOXES.10 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING IN FRONT DINING AREA WINDOW SILLS.ALSO FRONT DOOR SWEEP WORN.NO COPY OF STATE LICENSE INSIDE OF LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/21/11.PROVIDE A COPY OF STATE LICENSE,RODENT PROOF DOOR.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AT THIS TIME WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED & SERVED.MUST PROVIDE ,BE ON DUTY & POST CERTIFICATE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WATER FAUCET NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FAR LEFT & RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF SINK TO WASH,RINSE & SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030).
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
code 30
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.MUST STORE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN WALL & EQUIPMENT,PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
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 REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES & CABINETS,RUST FROM PREP TABLES,GREASETRAPS AT 3- COMP SINKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE RUSTY,RAW WOOD SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON COOLERS,LID ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,MISSING DOOR ON VANITY BEHIND BAR.
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 GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP COOLERS PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,UNDERSIDE PREP TABLES,ALL HAND SINKS,STOVE,MOP SINK,SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,WINDOW SILLS.
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 FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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 THROUGHOUT,HOLES IN WALLS & DOORS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD OF FRONT PREP AREA COOKING EQUIPMENT,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 REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN FRONT PREP AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES FROM ON TOP OF COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 13, 2010: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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