Mariscos Las Islitas

June 22, 2015 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings12
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • food received at unsafe tempscritical
    Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    code 12Priority
  • 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: OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE KNIFE RACK IN REAR STORAGE AREA, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS LANDING ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    code 18
  • Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered
    Inspector note: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED AND EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    code 19
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (COOKED RICE 165.4F, BEANS, SEAFOOD, SOUP, ETC). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
    code 21
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: CLEAN FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD (DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS).
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKING BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK. PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE FROM ICE MACHINE(CURRENTLY DRAINING ON FLOOR). REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
    code 38
  • Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
    Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    code 42
  • Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
    Inspector note: REMOVE STYROFOAM CUPS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SEASONINGS, RICE, ETC. STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN BARE AREA TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
    code 43
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 7, 2014: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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