La Perla Mixteca Restaurant

August 2, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings14
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 FROM REPORT #547567 7/21/11 #18 STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOORS,IN LOWER HAND SINK CABINET,IN & BEHIND STOVE & SEVERAL DEAD THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALSO MORE THAN 50 LIVE FRUIT FLY & 10-15 MEAL MOTH ACTIVITY ON JUICER,IN GARBAGE CANS,PLASTIC BINS,WALLS THROUGHOUT.ALSO LIVE HOUSE FLIES APPX 5-8.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/2/11.(CRITICAL 7-42-090.)
code 14Priority
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.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.SEE VIOLATION #14.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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,ICE MACHINE,REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,CABINETS,NOZZLES ON DRINK MACHINE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS & PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS WHERE NEEDED.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES THROUGHOUT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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 & NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 21, 2011: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 12 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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