Las Tablas On Lincoln

May 23, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR NEXT TO MAIN DOOR, EXPOSED HAND SINK AT COFFEE AREA, NEXT OT SECOND BAR,AND UNDER THE LARGE SINK USED TO WASH POTS AT SECOND KITCHEN IN BASEMENT AREA,SEWAGE WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING ON FLOOR WITH FOOD AND GREASE PARTICLES..NEED TO CONTACT A CERTIFIED PLUMBER.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072508-15
code 10Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.NOT IN USE AT PRESENT TIME. MUST PROVIDE IT.NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 8Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:STAFF AND CUSTOMERS' WASHROOMS, EXPOSED HAND SINK THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A LICENSE PLUMBER.HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP.OF 110F .
code 9Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. WE OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN FRONT AND BAR AREA.ALSO OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FRONT MAIN DOOR HAS A GAP ON BOTTOM AND BETWEEN THE DOORS.GAP OF 1/2" AND 1 ".INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PEST CONTROL .SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072509-16
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AND OPERATED.WE OBSERVED A BALL OF HUMAN HAIR REMOVED FROM THE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SINK AND USE MOP SINK TO WASH THE MOPS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072509-16.
code 24
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. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN DISH ROOM.
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. DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),DEEP FRYER(GREASE BUILD-UP).HOODS AND FILTERS ON BOTH KITCHEN GREASE BUILD-UP .MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUMP WAITER, EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS.MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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. FLOOR THROUGHOUT MUST BE CLEANED, REMOVE EXCESS DEBRIS AND FOOD ACCUMULATIONS IN CORNERS.
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. RECAULK BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE AND ALL OTHER SINKS, REMOVE BLACH SUBSTANCE FROM IT, CLEAN, DRY AND RECAULK.
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. LIGHT IS NEEDED UNDER THE HOOD IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, ALSO CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD.ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA.
code 36
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. STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND IN ALL COMPARTMENT SINKS. ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IS BACKING-UP, MUST REPAIR.
code 38
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. MUST KEEP EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES NOT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
code 43

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Compared with Pass on October 18, 2010: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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