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Latin American Rest & Lounge

October 4, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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 75 MICE DROPPING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING, AND CLEAN DAILY, SINCE THIS IS AN ON GOING ISSUE SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
code 18
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 REPLACE CRACKED GLASS AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE, PITTED CUTTING BOARD KITCHEN AREA, AND BROKEN HANDLES TO REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS
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 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS, AND TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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 UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
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 AND REPAIR WALL/CEILING REAR KITCHEN AREA
code 35
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 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS TO PROPERLY STOP UP SINK MUST STORE OVEN UNDER EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR KITCHEN AREA
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 8, 2011: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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