COSTA VIDA.
218 W LAKE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
4 of 6 inspections passed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED THAT COOK-CHILL PRODUCTS ARE LABELED PROPERLY BUT COLD HELD TCS ITEMS STORED IN REFRIGERATOR LONGER THAN 24 HOURS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD SCOOPS TO BE STORED INSIDE FOOD WITH HANDLE TOUCHING FOOD.MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT REAR ICE MACHINE AND FRONT ICE/SODA MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
OBSERVED NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
RISK ASSESSMENT REVIEWED AND REMAINS UNCHANGED. A 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD WAS GIVEN FOR ALL NEW PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED ON THE NEXT INSPECTION AFTER THE 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD FOR THESE VIOLATIONS
MAY 82018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
NOV 282017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Observed several bulk food items without proper label. Must label all bulk foods with name. Must maintain same.
Observed water leaking from front of ice machine in rear prep area. Must repair. Must keep floors clean and dry at all times to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
JAN 242017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Found small amount of dust in the upper interior of ice machine. Must remove, detail clean and sanitarian.
MAY 192016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK BY WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLERS PREPING FOODS NOT CONVENIENT ,ACCESSIBLE FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO WASH THERE HANDS,IE(COMPLETLY BLOCKED BY A LARGE YELLOW PLASTIC BARREL FILLED WITH ICE AND WATER) THAT MANAGER STATES USED TO COOL MEATS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IS ALWAYS TO BE ACCESSIBLE,NOT BLOCKED,NOTHING IN,ON OR IN FRONT OF SINK.MANAGER MOVED BARREL FROM HAND SINK TO ANOTHER AREA ,CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
OBSERVED ALL DRY BULK STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED.MUST LABLE.
OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT,(DUST PANS) STORED DIRTY,(DEBRIS,FOOD DEBRIS).MUST CLEAN BEFORE STORING CLEANING EQUOPMENT.
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