La Scarola

• official resultPass w/ Conditions
• resultPass w/ Conditions
• inspection typeTag Removal
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️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. TABLE SILVERWARE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. MUST WRAP OR COVER SILVERWARE.
  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 USE PROPER FOOD STORAGE COVERS AND FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FROZEN FOODS. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED AS CONTAINER COVERS AND TO STORE FROZEN CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND PLASTIC LIDS.
  code 32
• ⚠️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 MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
  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. SEAL THE CORNER OF THE FRP BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
  code 35
• 🏷️food improperly labeled
  Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
  Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE.
  code 37
• 🪳pests in the house
  Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
  Inspector note: OBSERVED A WATER LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
  code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 18, 2011: 6 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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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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