Latin American Rest & Lounge

April 20, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings2

Failed findings

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 APPROX. 100 POUNDS 0F COOKED POLK AND GROUND BEEF STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, COOKED THE DAY BEFORE, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, READING 55-60'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMP AND DENATURE AT A COST OF ABOUT $1,000.00, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FOODS 40' AND BELOW WHEN STORED INSIDE COOLER CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
code 3Priority
Wash And Rinse Water: Clean And Proper Temperaturecritical

Inspector note: Hand washing of all tableware and drinking utensils shall be accomplished by the use of warm water at a temperature of 110F to 120F containing an adequate amount of detergent effective to remove grease and solids. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THREE SINK IMPROPERLY, SINKS NOT PROPERLY SET-UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE, WASHING DISHES ONLY IN ONE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO SET SINKS UP AT ONCE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
code 7Priority
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. OBSERVED 65 RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, DINING AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR 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. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED, DATED 1/22/2010, REPORT #58267, FOR VIOLATIONS 32, 35, 38, & 41 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
code 29
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 LARGE POT AND PANS THATS NOT ABLE TO EMERGE IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY
code 32
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/REPAIR FLOORS THROUGH-OUT 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT
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. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND BAR AREA, AND RUNNING HOT WATER AT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA BATHROOM
code 38
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. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REAR OUTSIDE BACK AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 22, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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