LA FINCA, INC..
3361 N ELSTON AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Passed all 3 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 72012PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED FIVE SOILED CLEANING TOWELS, THREE SMALL MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND SEVERAL SPOONS INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. ITEMS REMOVED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON FOUR DOORS REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE CABINETS AT BAR AREA AND COFFEE STATION AT FRONT AREA, AND CABINETS AT SAME AREAS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN, STORAGE CLOSET, BAR AREA AND BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN WASHROOMS AND BAR AREA.
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BAR AREA/ROOM, CLOSET AND BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
OCT 12010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING OUT A SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC BAG AND OBSERVED TWO OTHERS IN SINK INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE IN TRASH CAN NOT TO RE-USE BAGS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO AND INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED FLOOR TILES BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAY 172010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF (BAR AREA) INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE LADIES ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELD.
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