SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BIRRERIA LA BARCA JAL.

YOUR CALL. 62/100

4304 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 24, 2013 · passed

3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 24
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE MEAT SAW IS FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SAW AFTER EACH USE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP TABLE HAS SOME WATER DAMAGE, REPAIR THE CEILING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE BATHROOM HAS A SEALED WINDOW AND NO VENILATION FAN, PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

THE REAR YARD A PILE OF DIRTY OLD BUCKETS AND DEBRIS, CLEAN UO THE REAR OF THE STORE AND KEEP IT ORGANIZED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

A FOOD HANDLER IS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT ANY HAIR RESTRAINT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST RESTRAIN THEIR HAIR.

FEB 29
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE LEAKING.

JUN 10
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THIS TIME WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED PREPARED & SERVED.MUST PROVIDE HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT 3:20P.M.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1- DOOR GLASS POP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST CHEST & REACH IN FREEZERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN & OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS & COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: 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 ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD.

JUN 2
2011
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1 DOOR GLASS POP COOLER AT 44.2F. WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 WHEN READY.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 1 DOOR GLASS POP COOLER SUCH AS STEAK 44.2F,FISH 46.6F,BEANS 46.9F,SALSA 45.1F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED. APPX 2LBS.$20.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 10 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR,WALL & PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA.ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR RUSTED OUT ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/2/11.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1- DOOR GLASS POP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST CHEST & REACH IN FREEZERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN & OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS & COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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 ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD.

SEP 13
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIMES. MANAGER STATED, "HOT WATER TANK OFF SINCE THIS MORNING." INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TO CALL PLUMBER TO REPAIR TANK. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED. HOT WATER RESTORED AND AT 80F BEFORE EXIT INTERVIEW.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. NO ENROLLMENT LETTER AVAILABLE. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; CHEST FREEZER, BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AND UPRIGHT FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WEST WALL INSIDE MOP CLOSET.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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MAR 5
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE ROOM AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP ROOM.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING AREA AND FRONT KITCHEN AND CLEAN/PAINT WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. MUST REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET.

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