Las Esperanzas

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed raw beef stored on prep table shelving in bulk container, instructed to thaw under refrigeration or under running water and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors under heavy grill equipment in need of cleaning.instructed to clean and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed exit door located in prep open at the time if inspection. Instructed to close in order to prevent pest entry and contamination.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed large food container with dry products (sugar) without proper common food name markings. Must label bulk and working food containers with contents common name. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food containers at least 6" from the floor.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site; or remove cups from premises

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instructed manager to install backflow so that it may be serviced and maintained.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label bulk containers (rice etc ) and maintain.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes during storage.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found meat in basement freezer stored in plastic grocery bag. Must use food grade storage bags, maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found accumulated ice build up in basement deep freezer. Must defrost and maintain. Ice machine has minor debris build up inside. Clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2 lights in poor repair at vent hood. Must repair and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 1- door reach in cooler at 51.3f with water dripping from large piece of ice on inside compressor unit.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.once repaired email letter.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for salsa prep cooler.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 10 or more live large flies flying around and on walls and appx. 15 or more live small flies on premises as well.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/6/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front door.must make door tight fitting.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use from prep tables and cutting boards.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed several coffee mugs without lead free markings.must refrain from usage.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelving units in walk in cooler.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door prep cooler.must eliminate crates used for food storage in basement and provide adequate shelving units.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from interior panel of ice machine,prep tables,grill table,prep & reach in coolers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink in counter prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing and damaged wall bases in prep areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from ceiling vent in women's toilet room and ceiling in prep area and wall near grill.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on wall near grill and where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor in prep areas and basement.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on filters and hood of cooking equipment.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed 4- male employees in rear prep area without face coverings while cooking and washing dishes in restaurant.pic had employees to put on mask.must provide and maintain.(7-28-060)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed front/side windows with openings due to damaged glass. Must repair to prevent entry points for pest

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items in refrigeration unit not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers in walk-in cooler.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed one live roach on floor and several dead ones with over 7 large flies on premises. Must remove. Clean sanitizes affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed front/side windows with openings due to damaged glass. Must repair to prevent entry points for pest.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must properly store unused wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Detail clean/sanitize floors(remove dead roaches)throughout prep area and around heavy equipment in front and prep area.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in prep area without labeling. Must provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must properly store unused wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair stripped hot water knob of front exposed hand sink.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle in women's washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Detail clean/sanitize floor in kitchen area of food spills and debris.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no back flow prevention device on the mop sink. Instructed to install and maintain

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Invert all carryout containers in wait station area to protect from dust, dirt, contamination.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior surfaces of ice machine in beverage/wait station area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove food debris off floor in rear prep area.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical sanitizer test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration. Serious violation 7-38-030

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Invert all carryout containers in wait station area to protect from dust, dirt, contamination.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior surfaces of ice machine in beverage/wait station area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Rermove food debris off floor in rear prep area.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Elevate bulk vanilla container and multi-use containers off floor in front beverage/wait station area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the coolers and freezers to remove spills and debris. Also clean the dry/storage rack above the 3 compartment sink to remove grease.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Noted floor tile missing and/or broken in the front dining area and in kitchen. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls in the kitchen need cleaning around the 3 comp sink to remove food splatter.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted the cold water knob on the front exposed hand sink broken. Must repair and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed torn rubber gasket around interior door of the rear 2 door cooler, instructed to replace.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the front small freezer with excessive ice, instructed to defrost, and clean. Also clean rear up right freezer rear prep. Observed the interior of the rear microwave not clean,instructed to clean.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear slicer not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tiles, instructed to replace.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed repaired walls in rear kitchen, dining area, and restroom, instructed to seal. Observed light shields not clean, instructed to clean also clean dusty vents front and in ladies restroom.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed fan missing front grill area, instructed to replace.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in basement, instructed to organize and remove items not being used.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must replace all cracked or broken multi ues contatners.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, steam tables, prep tables, coolers and all heavy equipment. Must remove excessive grease and food debris.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under cooking equipment and along walls in prep area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Detail clean walls under 3 compartment sink and through prep area as needed. Must also replace stained ceiling tiles.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky facuet at the three compartment sink. Must remove tape and properly repair or replace.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Noted evidence of rodents on site. Noted approximately 35-40 mice droppings scattered on the floors under the bulk food item containers,on the lower sections of prep tables,on interior of storage cabinet and along walls in basement. Must remove droppings,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must replace all cracked or broken multi use containers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment,steam tables,prep tables,coolers and all heavy equipment. Must remove excessive grease and food debris.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under cooking equipment and along walls in the prep area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Detail clean walls under 3 compartment sink and throughout prep area as needed. Must also replace stained ceiling tiles.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet at the three compartment sink. Must remove tape and properly repair or replace.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Found multi use utensils improperly stored between wall and sink. Instructed to store in a clean sanitized container and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Storage shelves in prep area in need of cleaning to remove food spills, basement ice machine in need of cleaning to remove build up. Cooking equipment in prep area in need of cleaning to remove food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all build up of food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Food splatters at wall in rear prep area. Must clean and maintain clean at all times.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet room doors in need of self closing device. Must install and maintain at all times.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Instd to properly label and date all cooked ready to eat food.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Single service utensils improperly stored. Instd to store properly (handle up).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with lime build-up. Instd to delime.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Exterior of dry storage containers not clean. Clean same.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Loose threshold at side exit door. Instd to repair same.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Food dispensing utensils improperly stored, completely in food storage container. Instd to store properly.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP.MUST REPAIR.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG SIDE IN FURNANCE.MUST CLEAN.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL /DATE ALL FOODS PREP,COOKED IN COOLERS,FREEZERS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED NO BARRIER, BETWEEN 3-COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.