Las Torres

February 10, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings10
critical findings1

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food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL FOR ALL HAND SINK.
code 12Priority
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICAL USED ETC. ---- NOTED GAP/OPENING ON SIDES AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARE AND SERVE.
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dish washing 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. NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR NOT PROPERLY LEVELED WITH STANDING WATER ON ONE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/LEVEL.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AROUND HAND SINK IN BOTH WASHROOMS, BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GAP/OPENING, COUNTER TOP IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL HANDSINKS, PREP SHELVES ETC.
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.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA/KITCHEN. ----- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER COOLER AND COKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO FLOORS UNDER STAIRCASE NEXT TO FRONT PREP AREA.------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL OPENING/GAP.
code 34
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. NOTED HOOD VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.----MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMP. SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. ----- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK OR REMOVE FAUCET THREAD.----- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS..
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. INSTRUCTED REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
code 41

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