Los Alamos

January 24, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector 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. FOUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN MENTIONED SINK ONCE DRAINED AND NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 10Priority
Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. No certified manager present during preparation of potentially hazardous foods (intestines). This is a repeat violation from February 07, 2011.
code 14Priority
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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND 1 LARGE CONTAINER OF HALF COOKED SLICED PORK MEAT HELD ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 68.7.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED MENTIONED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.APPROXIMATELY 30#'S,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$70.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. ice machine has black mold and rust inside of water tray which its in contact to make ice. Needs to replace or repair.
code 16
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. 20 mouse droppings were found in the basement storage room and in the corner behind the ice machine, clean up all evidence of pest activity and seal up the holes south of the southwest outer door where rodents can harbor. The south west side door has a 1\4" gap at the bottom, seal the bottom of the door so it is rodent proof.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. all food container needs lables and date inside reach in unit and refrigeration unit.
code 30
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. all food equipment stove,fryer, inside of reach in unit, hood,thur out needs detail cleaning. • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. The wood wall next to the three compartment sink is rotten and unsanitary, remove the rotten wood and make the area sanitary,AND INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN ALSO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER AT KITCHEN.MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN WOODEN SHELVING AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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. The floors under and behind the cooking equipment are dirty and greasy, clean the floors from corner to corner so they are smooth and sanitary.
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. The kitchen walls are greasy and full of food buildup. Clean the walls in detail so they are smooth and clean. ceilings tiles has water stain needs to be replace, windows dirty needs detail cleaning
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in kitchen needs detail cleaning.
code 36
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. The three compartment sink faucet is loose and leaks, repair potable water leak. No stoppers in the three compartment sink, obtain stoppers for the sink. hood canopy build up with grease. needs to be detail clean.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 7, 2011: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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