MAY 22
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA QUINTA DE LOS REYES.
BEAT. 38/100
4821 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 22, 2014 · passed
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jan 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING OR CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVERS (X3) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHTS.
MAY 152014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2014
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND AND AROUND KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (05/22/14). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL MANAGER FOR SEVICE AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SURFACE OF SHELF UNDER GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE ALL TIN FOIL, SAID SHELF SUFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND INSIDE FRYER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BASEBOARD COVER MISSING ALONG WALL BEHIND STAND UP COOLERS ADJACENT TO COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FLOORBASE COVER ALONG SAID WALL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING OR CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVERS (X3) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DIVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED (UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED PLASTIC ICE SCOOPS (X2) CRACKED AND IMPROPERLY STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOPS AND PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS FOR SAID ICE SCOOPS.
SEP 32013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 3
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE BROKEN, LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP/KITCHEN AREA.-------MUST FIX MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD BY MOP SINK AND UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED WATER FROM ICE MACHINE DRAINPIPE DRAINING ON FLOOR (BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE SAID DRAINPIPE/DRAINLINE INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
AUG 272013FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 27
2013
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND FACILITIES (DRAWER COOLER IN PREP AREA) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.. THE SAID COOLER WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FIXED, WHEN REPAIRED, PLEASE FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION FORM TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE COOLER DRAWER (IN PREP AREA). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS: RAW BEEF AT 55.8F/56.4, RAW CHICKEN AT 56.7F, RAW PORK AT 56.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS . CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL. (ISSUED 48 HOUR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY USE AN APPROVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE (LAST INSPECTION (REPORT) WAS 01-22-2013). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010 (B).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST BUILD-UP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE BROKEN, LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP/KITCHEN AREA.-------MUST FIX MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD BY MOP SINK AND UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED WATER FROM ICE MACHINE DRAINPIPE DRAINING ON FLOOR (BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE SAID DRAINPIPE/DRAINLINE INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
JAN 222013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 22
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ADDITIONAL REMOVAL OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT NEEDED.
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JAN 102013FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2013
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NOTED PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AND SERVICE SECTION (LEFT SIDE OF DINING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL OR REMOVE THE SAID PREP TABLE.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT EVERY HAND SINK ON PREMISE.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN OPENING OF 1/4 INCH) IN BASEMENT.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/CLEAN GREASE BOX.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE (3) TOILET ROOMS.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN PREP AREA WITH STAIN OR REPAINT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY WATERLINE AT DISH MACHINE.--------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2)3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA NOTED SOME LITTER AND DRIED LEAVES).
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