LA PALAPA INC..

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED DARK GROOVES AND STAINS ON THE CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER AND AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES.

3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD (RICE). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE REAR DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVES, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITAION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED BY THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO THE PATIO WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET FIXTURES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED GRAVEL(SMALL ROCKS) USED FOR THE GROUND/FLOORING AT THE OUTSIDE PATIO AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM (MEN & WOMEN) AT THE IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMP OF 74.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK HOT WATER AT 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO THE PATIO WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE COUNTER TOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET FIXTURES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

FOUND NO PROCEDURE NOR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO KEEP A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST IF NOT ABLE MUST REPLACE. THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE CAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AT THE TOP OF THE WASHBOWL. MAINTAIN ALL.

THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

THE FAUCETS ON THE 2 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

THE TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA ARE DAMAGED AND NEEDS TO BE GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED TILES AND GROUT THE FLOORS. MAINTAIN SAME. DAMAGED AND CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESS DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE WALLS AROUND THE SINK, THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE COFFEE DRINK STATION IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK OR REMOVE COFFEE DRINK STATION IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

3-203.12 OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK (OYSTERS) IDENTIFICATION TAGS NOT ON FILE FROM THE PREVIOUS 90 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS AFTER THE LAST ITEM FROM BATCH IS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

3-501.17 OBSERVED SOME READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED SHRIMP, SLICED TOMATOES) IN THE PREP COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DISCARD DATES FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENUS FOR ALL TCS FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (OYSTERS, COCKTAILS, MUSSELS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. MANAGER ONLY PROVIDED A METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT TAKES TEMPERATURES OF HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT TAKES TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER THRU OUT THE FACILITY; OBSERVED HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY MAINTAINING 80F, HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM AT 78F, HOT WATER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS AT 81F AND HOT WATER AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 53F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER, 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS, AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL SINKS BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER WAS AT 130F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MAINTAINING AT 100F AT ALL OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FLOOR NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED HOLES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CEILING TILES AND STAINED CEILING TILES THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING IS DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL LOCATED BEHIND THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING.

8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2261311 DATED 1/29/19; #58 - PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

8-304.11(A) OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELF RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT WAIT STATION STAINED/PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NEW BOARD.

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE TEMPORARY TENT NOT EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR EASILY CLEANABLE.

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY TO RESTROOM, AND REAR DISH AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED OUTSIDE TOILET AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED AND CONNECTED TO THE CITY SEWER. OBSERVED A TRAILER OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT WITH A MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH PLUMBING FIXTURES (HANDWASHING SINKS, URINAL AND TOILETS) NOT CONNECTED TO THE CITY SEWER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES SUCH AS TOILETS, SINKS, WASH BASINS, ETC. MUST BE ADEQUATELY TRAPPED, VENTED, REVENTED, AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE SEWER IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PLUMBING SECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. MUST REMOVE THE TRAILER FROM THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED ONE OF THE DUMPSTER LIDS MISSING FROM THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE DUMPSTER LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE MAKER AND ALONG THE SIDES OF THE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

OBSERVED RUST ON THE DRYING RACK SHELF LOCATED OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES BY THE FRONT PREP AREA AND CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CEVICHE AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED UNCOVERED IN PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS, UNCOVERED RAW OYSTERS STORED ABOVE SHREDDED LETTUCE AND PRODUCE IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

OBSERVED APPOXIMATELY 15 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

OUTSIDE TOILET AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED AND CONNECTED TO SEWER. ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES SUCH AS TOILETS, SINKS, WASH BASINS, ETC MUST BE ADEQUATELY TRAPPED, VENTED, REVENTED, AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE SEWER IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PLUMBING SECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1559854 ON 7-2-15 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. 34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 35 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. 36-REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. 41-ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES.

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER 52.4F AND WALK-IN COOLER 50.1 NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP 52.3F-68.9F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE, EMPANADAS 54.6F, RAW SHRIMP 50.2-53.4F, CEVICHE 53.6F, COOKED PASTA 51.3F, OCTOPUS 49.2F, STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 70LBS AND $300 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES.

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED SEAFOOD SOUP AT 87.8F,COOKED RICE 120.8F HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT COOKLINE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $75.00 AS STATED PER MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AREAS AND INSIDE TOILET ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES,5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE KITCHEN AREAS WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.FOUND FRONT DOORS WIDE OPEN DURING THIS INSPECTION. ALSO,SIDE DOOR IS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND WASTE GREASE STORAGE NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING CONTAINER NOT COVERED,GREASE CONTAINER WITH HEAVY GREASE AROUND LID DRIPPING ONTO GROUND ALSO NOT COVERED.OBSERVED HIGH WEEDS IN SAME AREA,(2)LARGE RODENT BURROWS AT REAR OF THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN CONTAINERS COVERED,REMOVE HIGH WEEDS,RODENT BURROWS NOTED TO MANAGEMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CEVICHE,RICE, FISH,SOUPS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.(CEVICHE 39.0F,RICE 120.8F). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS,FORKS,KNIFES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING COOKING STOVES,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER.

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

FOOD IN COLD HOLD UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER NOT LABEL OR DATED. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE DATED AND LABELED.

KNIVES AND RACK HAS DEBRIS. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE KNIVES AND RACK.

UPRIGHT FREEZERS IN WALK IN COOLER NEED DETAIL CLEANING.

CEILING VENT HAS BUILD UP OF DUST . MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS.

BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR CONDITION NEED TO REPLACE, CLEAN UPRIGHT FREEZER IN WALK-IN COOLER.

REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN CEILING VENTS.

WALLS IN WAIT STATION NOT EASILY CLEANABLE HAS BAMBOOON WALLS NEED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED ALSO IN OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA.

NEED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.

ICE MACHINE INTERIOR NOT MAINTAINED NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REMOVE ICE. ALSO TRAYS OF CEVICHE PREMADE IN REACH IN COOLER NOT PROTECTED. PLATES OF CEVICHE SITTING ON TOP OD FOOD WITHOUT ANY BARRIER, NEED TO STORE IN PROTECTED MANNER. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR CONDITION NEED TO REPLACE. CLEAN UPRIGHT FREEZER IN WALK-IN COOLER.

WALLS IN WAIT STATION NOT EASILY CLEANABLE HAS BAMBOO ON WALLS NEED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN CEILING VENT FAN REMOVE DUST AT OTHER VENTS IN KITCHEN.

NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE. NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.ALSO IN OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA.

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM CHLORING SANITIZER.

CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA.

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENT FAN IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST AND OTHER VENTS IN KITCHEN THAT NEED CLEANING.

WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING; PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS; HANG WHERE THEY CAN BE VISIBLE.

The kitchen knife holder is dirty; clean, rinse, sanitize and maintain the knife holder.

The freezer has a fan blade hitting ice buildup, defrost the unit, the ice machine is stained inside, have the ice machine sanitized.

The walls next to and behind the cooking area are dirty, clean the walls and reseal in a light color behind the fryer.

The west light in the walk in cooler is not shielded, shield the glass bulb. Clean dead flies and grease buildup out of the kitchen light shields.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RUSTY SHELVES UNDER THE THREE PREP TABLES AND SHELF UNDER THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT SAME.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FRYER CABINET UNDERNEATH, THE HOOD AND THE FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE THREE REACHIN FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE.

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE THREE REACH IN FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER,THE FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH AND THE ICE MACHINE.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. CORRECT ITEM LISTED BELOW. TWO STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER HAVE PEELING PAINT; REPLACE.

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 40 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA ON WALL AND BOXES STORED ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH HANSEN PEST CONTROL AND TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE UNIT WHICH HAS OIL, SODA, CRACKERS, PAPER SUPPLIES AND OTHER ITEMS STORED INSIDE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. RECOMMENDED REMOVING ITEMS OUT OF UNIT TO LOOK FOR HOLES AND IF FOUND TO SEAL THEM. CITATION H000064588 ISSUED FOR IMPROPER PEST CONTROL 7-38-020 (SERIOUS). COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 21, 2010 AT 400 W. SUPERIOR, ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SIDES OF GRILL, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. TWO STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER HAVE PEELING PAINT; REPLACE.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, STORAGE SHELVES, HOT WATER TANK,ETC).

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.