LA Biznaga
Mostly clean — 5 of 8 passed, one prior failure
2021-12-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
3-402.12--OBSERVED NO RECORDS PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR FISH THAT IS SERVED RAW AS SUSHI.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE FREEZING RECORDS FOR FRESH FISH THAT IS PURCHASED FROM A SUPPLIER AND USED FOR SUSHI OR PROVIDE A STAT...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR NORTH WALL 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12--OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13--OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS ETC. STORED OUTSIDE ALONG THE REAR DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BUSINESS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11--OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE REAR UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
2021-12-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO RECORDS PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR FISH THAT IS SERVED RAW AS SUSHI.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE FREEZING RECORDS FOR FRESH FISH THAT IS PURCHASED FROM A SUPPLIER AND USED FOR SUSHI OR PROVIDE A STATEMENT FROM...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR NORTH WALL 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS ETC. STORED OUTSIDE ALONG THE REAR DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BUSINESS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE REAR UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
2020-03-17 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST DEFROST ALL THE CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN TOMATOES WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE DINING AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2019-06-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND TCS FOODS ON SITE (RICE,SALSAS,BEANS,CHICKEN ETC.) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET AT RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2017-12-06 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD ON THE ICE CREAM SECTION BY THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN TH ENTRANCE OF THE PREP AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND THE ICE CREAM SECTION ENTRANCE, TO PREVENT ANY CHILDREN OR ANY CUSTOMER ENT...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD, HELPING IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
2017-03-28 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER AND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL HOT HOLDING CONTAINERS, UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CABINET IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND THE INTERIOR LOWER PORTION OF THE DEEP FRYER, AND ALL EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING STOVES AND GRILL,AND DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMUL...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN THE ICE CREAM SECTION AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INCREASE THE COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE ICE CREAM SECTION AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2016-12-02 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Dipper well in disrepair. Must repair so that dipper well is consistently running when utensils inside. Must maintain same.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Must have thermometers in a conspicuous place in each cooler and freezer. Must maintain same.
2016-07-19 Pass License 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Found worn floor near reach in cooler (rock and porous concrete visible). Instructed to repair or paint to make smooth and cleanable. Must maintain.
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