La Roqueta Restaurant

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on prep cooler in rear kitchen area in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed womens restroom upstairs with no covered receptacle. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle in all women's restrooms.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed filters in hood system with grease build up. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed garbage receptacle in employee toilet room in basement without covering. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors under heavy equipment in the rear prep/storage area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in the bar/coffee prep space. Instructed to increase lighting.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Knives improperly stored inbetween prep cooler and prep table. Instd to store properly.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Improper stoppers for 3-compartment sink, using plastic wrap. Instd to use proper stoppers and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food residue on sides of cold holding units in rear kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive leak at three compartment sink in front bar area at stopper on 1st and 2nd compartment. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for sanitary products in women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle for sanitary products and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Knife improperly stored inbetween prep coolers. Instd to store properly and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Condensor line leaking in prep cooler causing water accumulation on bottom shelf. Instd to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cooked rice stored inside grocery bag stored in sidewalk in cooler. Instructed to store food inside of food grade containers only. Must maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instd to be able to locate for maintainence and service.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Small leak at pipe under 3-compartment sink in bar area. Instd to repair and maintain.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on rear chest freezer.must remove foil from window sill in beverage prep area,rust from walk in cooler shelving and legs.must eliminate grocery store bags used for food storage and provide food grade bags.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from walk in cooler shelving units and fanguard covers,dish racks,grill table,microwave and shelf underneath,pipes of cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from floor along wall bases throughout.must grout floor in front of stove.must remove water from basement floor and keep dry.must seal hole in floor around pipe in beverage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in dining area,damaged wall tiles around base of rear 3- compartment sink.must clean dust build up from ventilation unit and ceiling tiles in dining area.must clean grease build up at hood and filters.must adjust threshold at front door.must scrape and paint peeeling paint on wall in beverage area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields or shatter proof bulbs in bar area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide backflow device on mopsink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in rear prep area,rear storage area,basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors behind cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must clean and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Lights in prep area need to be brighter. Must install additinal lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the vents of dust build-up inside the mens and womens washroom,and clean the walls in the kitchen area behind and around stove and on a pipe located behind stove of grease buid-up also clean light shield covers of dust build-up ,instructed to clean and manintain area

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping clothes in a sanitizing solution when not in use at prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood on cabinet shelves located in the front service counter area. Instructed to seal or paint with a non toxic food grade paint and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors in need of minor cleaning along the walls and in the corner of the walk in cooler and at the front service counter (under equipment) to remove food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed tortilla dough stored in a bin on the ground of the walk in cooler. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers requirement not met. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed large juicer in dining room without any barrier/proper separation for customers. Also small juicer on counter at front counter without barrier/proper separation from public contamination. Instd mgr to locate such equipment in designated food prep areas with proper barrier from all food prep areas/equipment. Citation issued 7-38-005a. Serious.

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

Inspector’s note: No ventilation in basement toilet room. Instd to provide mechanical ventilation. No drainboard at 3-compartment sink. Instd to provie attached metal drainboard.

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

Inspector’s note: Employees personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

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

Inspector’s note: The fan guards and door handles in the walk in cooler and the ice machine door are dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the equipment in detail.

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

Inspector’s note: The ceiling above the juicer is full of food particles, clean the ceiling.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: The light fixture above the kitchen has loose debris inside, clean out the loose debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean exterior of cooking equipment and interior of prep cooler in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor under, around and behind cooking and other kitchen equipment. Also in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Some wall tile missing from wall in womens washroom; replace. Remove dust from ventilation fans in both washrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove unnecessary unused items from basement to avoid clutter.

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.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR 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.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM GREASE TRAP AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE RUST FROM SAME GREASE TRAP & LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYER,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENT IN DINING AREA.

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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA & REAR AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Use dustless cleaning methods.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR CEILING IN JUICE PREP AREA.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: 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.CHEST FREEZERS NEEDS THERMOMETER.

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

Inspector’s note: 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 ELEVATE SOME ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

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. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

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. BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS MUST BE REPLACED.

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, CABINETS UNDER HAND BOWL IN WASHROOMS, AND CHEST FREEZER.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED CEILING PANELS MUST BE REPLACED, THUR-OUT PREMISES.

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

Inspector’s note: 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. LEAKING PIPES UNDER MENS WASHROOM HAND BOWL, MUST BE REPAIRED, RUSTY GREASE TRAP MUST BE SEALED, AND MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN'S 3PART SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out basement, and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.