La Perla Mixteca Restaurant

August 5, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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, SHELVING UNITS,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,SINK STOPPERS,DAMAGED TOILET SEAT.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK IN COOLER LEAKY COMPRESSOR,DRAIN LINE FROM WALK IN COOLER TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 2, 2011: 8 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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