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La Primera

August 15, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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: OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE FLIES IN PREP AREA AND BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (08/22/12).
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED DEEP DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARD AT MEAT/DELI PREP. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND PREP TABLE TOPS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL PALLETS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X4) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED PIPES LEAKING UNDER BOTH 2 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: BASEMENT AND REAR DOOR AREA CLUTTERED WITH BOXES. MUST REMOVE OR ELEVATE ALL BOXES 6" OFF FLOOR.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AT DELI/BUTCHER PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER(S).
code 42

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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