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Las Islas Marias

September 23, 2010 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO WHERE A CUTTING BOARD AND 3 CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE SITTING ON TOP OF HAND SINK & NO PAPER TOWEL AT SAME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AND PROVIDE TOWELS AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
code 11Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FRESH OYSTERS AT 69.9 F-75.1 F PLATED IN A LARGE PLASTIC BUSS PAN ON PREP TABLE ,CEVICHE 47.9 F-48.5 F IN A LARGE BUSS PAN.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED. APPX 10 LBS $30.
code 3Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
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.MUST STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
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 REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,UPRIGHT COOLER ON 1ST FL.,MISSING HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID,MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DEEP FRYERS,OVER HEAD RACKS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,GLASS COOLER IN BAR AREA,VENTILATION VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 33
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 CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT.
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.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP & BAR AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,OVER 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FL.DAMAGED WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT,CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER PREP TABLES,DAMAGED WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR SCREEN DOOR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA & STAFF TOILET ROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN 1ST FL. PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.
code 36
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.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION ON DRAIN LINES OF EQUIPMENT TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS & PROBE.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.LIQUOR STORAGE AREA ELEVATE ARTICLES.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
code 43

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