LA PULQUERIA / WINGS FIREHOUSE / PILSEN CAFE.
2501 S WESTERN AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
2 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 72021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL(NAME AND DATE).
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. ALSO NOTED THE EXTERIOR EMERGENCY DOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE FLOOR ON THE 2nd FLOOR AND IN THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. MUST SEAL AND WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
OBSERVED VENT COVER DIRTY THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
FILTERS NEED CLEANING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
SEP 12020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT SOME HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS THAT ARE TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE THAT STATES HOW THE FACILITY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
6-201.11 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED 3 FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
AUG 252020FAILED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED BEANS, SLICED TOMATOES)ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVED TO THE FACILITY 35 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION STARTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT SOME HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
6-501.111 OBSERVED NO VALID OR UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOR PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE OVENS, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND ICE MACHINE AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES ALL LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED LIVE SMALL AND LARGE INSECTS LOCATED BY THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS THAT ARE TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE THAT STATES HOW THE FACILITY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
6-201.11 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED 3 FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OCT 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED(COOKED BEANS, SALSA, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F, OR BELOW SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE THE FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE( ASTERISK, AND A FOOTNOTE), AND REMINDED ON MENU AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BY USING BROACHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABLE STATEMENT, TABLE TENTS,PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEM MEANS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME(IE. FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR ETC.).
OBSERVED EXCESIVE ICE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AROUND DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED THE CONDIMENT COOLER CUTING BOARD STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE REAR MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN ON THE REAR PIZZA OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR.
OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLES WITHOUT COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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