Palma Torcida Restaurant Inc

May 19, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings13
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH AREA THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE SINK WAS REMOVED. MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 5Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: SOME ANIMAL-ORIGIN FOODS, SUCH AS EGGS ON THE MENU NOT PROPERLY DISCLOSED OR REMINDED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: THE NOTED THREE-DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WAS AT 70.1F. MUST REPAIR TO HOLD AT 41F OR BELOW PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: NOTED OVEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 36
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: RUSTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST REPLACE. • PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL EXHAUST HOOD, PEELING STICKERS INSIDE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DUCT TAPE ON THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER ALL MUST BE REMOVED.------ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----NOTED DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING AT THE REAR ABOVE THE TOASTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: NO TOILET TISSUE INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: DIRTY SPLATTERED WALL AT THE REAR HALLWAY UNDER WALL PIPING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----ALL RAW WOOD WALL AT REAR EXIT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPLACE. • MISSING BASEBOARD COVING AT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER, BEHIND THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. • OUTDOOR PATIO/WALKWAY NOTED WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PILED BRICKS AND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS. MUST REMOVE TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORING.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
code 58

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