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Lito's Empanadas

October 5, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures on the counter in prep area: 0.5 lbs of cooked corn @ 61.7F and 2 lbs of leafy greens (from the bag) @ 43.5F. Instructed must keep at potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denature foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
code 3Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped and/or served (chicken, beef, etc.). Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped/cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: Observed water backing up in floor drain when basin(s) from 3 compartment sink is drained. When sink is emptied, water must flow to floor drain without backing up on the floor. Must repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.
code 24
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: Observed facility does not have previous inspection report summary on site. Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers at all times. Serious violation 7-42-010.
code 28
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Observed all dry goods without proper labels. Must label all dry goods with name. Must maintain same.
code 30
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: Observed food handler without proper hair restraint while in prep area. Must provide hair restraints (hat, hair nets, etc.) for all employees while in food prep area (booth).
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 30, 2017: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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