OCT 5
2016
PASS · 0 violations
LAS PALMAS RESTAURANT.
Chicago Health Dept
1835 W NORTH AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2016.
11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2016.
Last inspected Oct 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
34
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 27
2016
FAIL 3 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SLIME BUILD UP AT WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PLASTIC IS USED AS A STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
SEP 14
2015
PASS 7 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SOME IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. SHIELD IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. INFORMATION LETTER GIVEN.
JUN 18
2014
PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND OUTLETS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR NEAR BASEMENT ENTRANCE(DEAD ROACH).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENING ALONG BASEMBOARD IN SOUTHWEST CORNER NEAR DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER WASHBOWL IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, BASEMENT DISH WASHING, FOOD AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE SOUR LEMON MIX OFF FLOOR IN BAR AND LIQUOR OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
OCT 15
2013
PASS · 0 violations
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OCT 7
2013
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES.4-LARGE LIVE ROACHES ON PIPE AREA UNDER STORAGE UNIT, IN BASEMENT,1 BABY ROACH AT MOP SINK AREA.MUST CONTACT PEST CO FOR SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSEVED OPENING ON WALL AREAS,AND LOWER BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
MAY 21
2012
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 9
2012
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND REAR DOOR TO THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER ALLOWING AN INK PEN TO GO THROUGH SAID DOOR ALSO FOUND SIDE DOOR PROPED ALL THE WAY OPEN NOTICED INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT INSECT PROOFED/RODENT.PROOFED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING AND PIPES LEAKING BENEATH SAID SINK.MUST REPAIR AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 2 COMP PREP SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA,Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN,MAINTAIN BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR AREA,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDEA ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE BUCKETS OF PAINTS FROM BASEMENT SHELVINGS WERE THE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ARE STORED MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
APR 5
2011
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR METAL PANEL OF INSIDE ICE MACHINE
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGING TO BE STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS
JUL 13
2010
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT NOT INSTALLED,REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STOVES,DEEP FRYERS,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS,BAR GUNS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED ETC,REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS,WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHROOM MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS IN SAID AREA WERE NOTED TO MANAGER ON SITE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.SHIELDS MISSING AT BAR AREA ABOVE 3 COMP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.
FEB 1
2010
PASS · 0 violations
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