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Larsa's Mediterranean Restaurant

April 8, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS READY TO EAT FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. HUMMUS @ 49.5F, EGGPLANT @ 49.5F, YOGURT SAUCE @ 50.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 50F WITH HUMMUS AT 49.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK, ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE TAPE OR PLASTIC AS A MEANS OF REPAIR TO SECURE DRAINAGE HOSE AT THE KITCHEN HAND SINK.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS PORTION OF THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE KITCHEN HAND SINK.----EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE ALL PILED WOOD AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. • OPEN HOLE/SEAM IN THE BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER. MUST SEAL.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 3, 2019: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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