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Latin American Rest & Lounge
February 17, 2012 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings9
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back FlowInspector 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.OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM THE TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP SO THAT IT NO LONGER LEAKS,MAINTAIN CLEAN,SANITARY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other AnimalscriticalInspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED OVER 150 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ,LIVE INFANT,ADULT ROACHES MORE THAN 15 IN THE REAR BASEMENT AREA BY GREASE TRAP BOX.NO PEST CONTROL LOG AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS DURING THIS INSPECTION.OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO OBSERVED RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED CLOSET BENEATH THE STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT,IN CLUTTERED DJ BOOTH AREA,ON CORNERS BEHIND THE BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE HOLES ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN,BASEMENT AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS (DOORS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS.MENTIONED CONDITIONS WITNESSED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And TransportationInspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK/PINK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANIIZED. ALSO OBSERVED ICE MACHINE BENEATH WITH STANDING WATER,NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED DRAIN LINE MUST BE DISPENSING INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND TOILETS IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD PREP TABLES,BAR AREAS.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE BASEMENT AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS,FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR OF PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT AND BAR, STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUSTS ON THE FILTERS OF THE HOOD AREA. MUST REPAIR THE HOLES AND OPENINGS IN KITCHEN BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND OPENINGS AT BASEBOARDS AT TOP OF STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILETROOMS.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector 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.REPAIR ALL LEAKING WATER LINES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRIP PAN OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.MENS TOILET ROOM VENTILATION NOT WORKING-MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED A GAS CONNECTED OVEN IN KITCHEN NOT DIRECTLY UNDER THE HOOD FOR ADEQUATE VENTILATION. MUST REMOVE THE OVEN OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector 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. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING REAR YARD AREA,POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on October 12, 2011: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.
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