Las Americas Food& Liquor Inc.

August 15, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY.OBSERVED 4 HEADS OF LETTUCE & 3 BELL PEPPERS ROTTEN IN PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT FOR SALE.MUST ROTATE STOCK DAILY.APPX.4LBS.$11.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
code 16
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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE DRAIN FLIES & HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND 1ST FL. & BASEMENT,FRONT,SIDE & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO COPY OF STATE LICENSE IN LOG BOOK TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/15/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE READY TO EAT SLICING LUNCHEON MEATS ARE BEING SLICED AT THIS TIME .MUST PROVIDE A POST CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
code 21
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE KNIFES STORED IN BETWEEN PIPES & WALL IN MEAT DEPT.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER,MEAT COOLER STORED IN REAR LIQUOR AREA,WALL OUTLET COVERS,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SAW MACHINE,PREP TABLES & LEGS,MEAT SLICER,GARBAGE CAN LID,MILK COOLER,VANITY DOOR AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST FREEZER IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,WALL VENTS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOOR LEADING TO ADJACENT POP STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN LIQOUR STORAGE AREAS & WALK IN BEER COOLER.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE DRAINLINE IN MEAT COOLER IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT & MILK COOLER.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE & STORE CANDY & OTHER ARTICLES FROM STAIR CASE LEADING TO 2ND FL.FOR APARTMENTS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 25, 2010: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 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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