Las Americas Food& Liquor Inc.

April 23, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

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: Evidence or rodent activity found on the premises. Observed mice dropping-approximately 35 behind clutter along south wallbase of basement dry storage,beneath the 1st floor grocery display shelvings.The exhaust fan in the basement has 1 inch gap all around unit,rear north side exit door must be tight fitting all across the side/bottom. Instructed to rodent proof door and exhaust fan in the basement to prevent rodent and insect entry. Also, establishment does have pest control logbook on premises. Instructed to remove all rodent activity and have licensed pest control service the premises and provide logbook with all required documents include an updated IDPH license,a map locator to identify the pest control services provided for this food establishment. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While water is filled in the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink then released water coming up from the left and right compartments. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water and repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Must provide a splashguard at exposed handsink at deli service area and seal all raw wooden surfaces throughout the premises using a non-toxic finish also, adequate working sink stoppers are needed for trhe 3 compartment sink.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: The following require a detail cleaning interior/exterior of coolers,shelvings beneath the front service counters,shelvings over the 3 compartment sink areas,interior bottom cabinets of the handsinks.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning including the basement storage area,rear liquor storage areas.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Must replace water stained ceiling tiles where noted to manager and patch any openings on walls and around plumbing/electrical pipes furnace room.Also,the walls where dry food articles are stored must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces where noted to the manager.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Must replace burnt-out light bulbs and provide shields to light fixtures where noted to manager.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Must remove/maintain dusts accumulations on ventilation covers in the toilet rooms.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Must provide,maintain visible thermometers for all refrigeration units.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Must detail,clean and organize the premises and remove unecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and proper store 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 22, 2012: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 9 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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