OCT 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA FIESTA.
BEAT. 45/100
4248 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 5, 2021 · passed with conditions
8 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
1 passed · 5 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, EXTERIOR SIDES OF STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVERS FOR TRASH RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS VIOLATION 10/2/20 REPORT 2401972 NOT CORRECTED: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
OCT 22020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK(MISSING 2).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN 2 DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND ANY WHERE ELSE NEEDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2366876 DATE 4-3-20. MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE REQUIRED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
APR 32020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE .
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (STEAK, RICE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS IS BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREA OR IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT PORK STEW WITH A DATE OF 3/23/20. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE. DISCUSSED PROPER LABELING AND HOLDING REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOODS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE REQUIRED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
AUG 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (RICE, BEANS, STEAK). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIETY OF TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, PROK, BEEF, RICE, SALSA,ETC) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS FOR COOLERS, USING DUCT TAPE TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS AND WHEELS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL NOTED AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. FLOOR UNDER FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL NOTED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDES OF THE 2-DOOR COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA UNCLEAN AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES, MISSING CEILING TILES, AND CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VARIOUS UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BABY CAR SEATS, AND EQUIPMENT BEING STORED IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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