Las Islas Marias

May 7, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings3

Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.7F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FISH,SEAFOOD MIX, RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF,PORK CHORIZOS ETC.. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F ATB ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SHRIMP EMPANADAS AT 50.0F, RAW CHICKEN AT 50.0F, SHRIMPS WITH BACON AT 50.0F, RAW BEEF AT 52F,PASTAS AT 52.0F, PORK CHORISOZ AT 52.0F,SEAFOOD MIX 52.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 12#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $200.00 AS STATED PER OWNER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: The Low temperature chemical dishmachine not dispensing chlorine sanitizer while dishes were being washed during this inspection "0" ppm found after several attempts.The unit is tagged held for inspection at this time.Must not use until the CDPH is notified via fax or e-mail to request a tag removal once is repaired. Must use the 3 compartment sink for washing-rinsing-sanitizing all multi-use kitchen utensils. Fax # is 312-746-8040 or by-e-mail:. cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. Critical violation 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA,BAR AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS,DINING ROOM AND BAR. ALSO,THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PEST PROOF SAID DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS, PASTAS, FISH,BEEF,RICE,SOUPS,CEVICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND SIDES OF ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED ETC. ARE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY.
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 THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING STORAGE AREAS,EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM,2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE.ELEVATE ALL STORED ARTICLES WHERE NOTED TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.THE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,BAR MUST CLEAN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. CAULKING ABOVE THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE AND AT HOOD ABOVE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPES BENEATH THE KITCHEN 1 COMP PREP SINK,AT WOMENS TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. THE DRAIN LINE IS NOT ATTACHED TO SODA GUN HOLDER.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN DRAIN LINE SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AS REQUIRED.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND CLOSET ALSO EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 4, 2013: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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