LA FOGATA NUEVA RESTAURANT.

OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NECK OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE OF FROZEN BEEF TONGUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SPICES, SALT, SUGAR ETC)

INSTRUCTED TO PAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAAINTATIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH SOME LITTER ON GROUND.

INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

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 OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.

CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WOODEN DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT.

CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2355417 ON 12/16/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED - -

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,RICE,SOUPS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND MALE COOK IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GASKETS AT KITCHEN FOOD PREP COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND PLASTIC CRATES TRASH ABOVE THE RIM.AT THIS TIME,EMPLOYEE PUSHED GARBAGE DOWN BELOW RIM AND CLOSED LID DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED. (COS).

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND SURROUNDING AREAS WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURROUNDING AREAS AND CLOSE THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL .

ALL RAW WOODS OF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED.

ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD IN THE PREP/COOK LINE WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

MISSING COVER OF THE VENTILATION IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP/COOK LINE WITH STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALK-IN-COOLER SHELVES IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.2F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SOUR CREAM,BEEF,PORK,EGGS ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES HELD INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.OBSERVED BEEF AT 44.4F-46.2F,PORK AT 52.9F-69.0F,CHICKEN AT 46.7F-53.9F,EGGS AT 53.0F,SOUR CREAM AT 44.7F,CUT TOMATOES AT 43.9F ETC..POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED COLD AT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALK-IN-COOLER SHELVES IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.

FOUND WALL IN POOR REPAIR CHIPPING PAINT, SMALL HOLES BEHIND MAIN PREPARATION COOLER. MUST SEAL/ REPAIR.

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON ALL FIRST FLOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILDUP IN THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE EXHAUST HOOD TO BE IN POOR REPAIR (HOLES AND DAMAGED WOOD). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED MINOR LEAKS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: AN EMPLOYEE LEAVING THE BUILDING AND RETURNING THEN PLACING GLOVES ON TO WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, AN EMPLOYEE HANDLING DIRTY DISHES THEN CHANGING GLOVES TO HANDLE FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, AND AN EMPLOYEE PLACING A WIPING CLOTH IN THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDSINK AND RUNNING WATER OVER IT TO WET IT SO THEY COULD WIPE DOWN SURFACES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY ON PROPER HANDWASHING AND INSTRUCTED TO USE SANITIZER BUCKETS WITH RAGS TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS-NOT TO USE WIPING CLOTHS IN THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).

OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CEASE USE UNTIL CLEAN, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON ALL FIRST FLOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILDUP IN THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE EXHAUST HOOD TO BE IN POOR REPAIR (HOLES AND DAMAGED WOOD). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED MINOR LEAKS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

REUSING SINGLE SERVED ARTICLES (CUPS FOR SOUPS), SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES CAN NOT BE RE-USE, MUST RESTRICT,

USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST RESTRICT, AND INVEST IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS, AND RAW WOOD CHIPPING STORAGE SHELVES, NEEDS RESEALED,

NO THREE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT, MUST PROVIDE,

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

FOODS INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.

INTERIOR OF ICE MACINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND STANDING DEEP FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

Bulk storage containers in basement not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

Exhaust hood and filters, cooking equipment, sinks and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

Ceiling tile not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in right compartment of three compartment sink, water-cloudy with food debris coming up middle and left sides. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

Bulk storage containers in basement not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

Exhaust hood and filters, cooking equipment, sinks and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

Ceiling tile not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES OR PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT PREP AREAS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE WENT OUT AND PURCHASED PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PREPARING/SERVING, BEANS, RICE, MEATS, ETC). INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON ALL THREE DOORS OF STORAGE REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.

FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, MOP SINK, MICROWAVE OVENS AND EXTERIOR OF SMALL ICE MACHINE.

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT BASEMENT; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.

SOUTH WALL NEAR PREP REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT.

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREAS.

EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT

LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT

MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE

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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS DOORS IN KITCHEN.

Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE OVENS, STORAGE UNITS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT AND MAINTAIN.

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMEY MOLD LIKE DEPOSIT INSIDE ICE MACHINE, IN CONTACT WITH ICE AND ICE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND HAVE ICE MACHINE CLEANED/SANITIZED. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PRE-PACKAGED ICE FROM AN APPOVED VENDOR. TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON MACHINE, WHEN READY TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT, (GREEN BLOCKS AND PEBBLES)THRU-OUT FURNACE CLOSET AND SOME IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED, RODENT BAIT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND TO REMOVED, CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

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 BOTH REACH IN COOLERS DOORS IN KITCHEN.

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE OVENS, STORAGE UNITS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT AND MAINTAIN.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP THRU-OUT KITCHEN, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.