Las Picosas Co

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

Inspector’s note: Food storage on floor in walk in freezer. Instd to elevate 6 inches and maintain

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer at front upright refrigeration unit. Instd to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Torn gasket on prep cooler door in main prep area. Door gasket of walk in cooler not tight fitting, small gap noted. Instd to repair all gaskets and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive ice accumulation on walk in freezer floor. Instd to remove ice and maintain floor clean and dry

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

Inspector’s note: Improper cooling of cooked barbocoa, beef, and pork. Instructed to properly cool by: (1) arranging in equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and(2) loosely covered or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to faiclitate heat transfer from the surface of the food

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink in poor repair, heavily leaking underneath. Instd to repair and maintain. Citation issued 7-38-025 priority foundation.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits inside ice machine in ice cream prep area. Instructed manager to repair.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits inside ice machine in ice cream prep area. Instructed manager to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk storage containers must be properly labeled. Correct and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Sponges may not be used with clean sanitized food contact surfaces. Instructed to discontinue use and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Garbage cans in stalls must be covered. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

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

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 1/27/20 report 2359389 not corrected: no allergen training obtained for certified managers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification for all city of chicago certified managers. Citation issued 7-42-090 priority foundation.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 6/24/19 report 2294122 not corrected: no allergen training obtained for certified managers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification for all city of chicago certified managers. Citation issued 7-42-090 priority foundation.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use plates and bowls stored inside food in walk-in cooler and used as dispensing utesils. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils to prevent contamination of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers not labeled. Instd to properly label.

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

Inspector’s note: Black ceiling in prep areas. Instd to have ceiling painted in light color in prep areas. Raw exposed brick wall in rear prep area. Instd to repair wall so as to be a smooth, even, non porous easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing stoppers for 3-compartment sinks. Instd to provide same.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Missing metal stem thermometer. Instd to provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: Stock on floor. Instd to elevate 6 inches.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front cutting board , #10 can opener not cleam, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of microwave.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of wiping clothes, on prep table, and cutting board, instructed to store in clean container with 100ppm of chlorine sanitizer.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed brick wall in newly added dining, prep, and waitress station not sealed, instructed to seal.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the euro rubber gasket in poor repair. Instructed to repair/replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear interior of euro oven not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed brick wall in newly added dining,prep, and waitress station not sealed, instructed to seal.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing where worn. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ice machine to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove all build up food debris. Floor drains in need of cleaning to remove all food debris. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Hole in ceiling above 3 compartment sink in need of sealing. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Air vent in dining area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of all reach in coolers. Must clean the interior of ice machine. Must clean the filters in the hood ventilation. Must clean and maintain.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed utensil storage shelf in poor repair over rear dish sink, instructed to replace. Observed two knifes stored improperly between the cooler and table, instructed to provide knife rack. Observed rear storage shelves raw wood, instructed to seal.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean #10 can opener, cutting boards, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean under and around equipment, and under rear storage, instructed to clean.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time of inspection, instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler information.

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

Inspector’s note: The food containers not labeled in the food prep area.. Instructed to label them.

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

Inspector’s note: The door gaskets at the double door cooler are in poor repair they are ripped and torn. Must replace them.

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

Inspector’s note: The two reachin freezers are thick with ice buildup inside them. Must defrost and clean them.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a back-flow preventer to the faucet at the utility/mop sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean knives improperly stored inbetween sink and wall. Instd to store properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior top of chest freezer with excessive rust. Instd to remove same

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

Inspector’s note: Unclean knives stored in knife rack at prep line. Instd to keep clean and maintain at all times.

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. Clean knives improperly stored inbetween sink and wall. Instd to store properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior top of chest freezer with excessive rust. Instd to remove same

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

Inspector’s note: Unclean knives stored in knife rack at prep line. Instd to keep clean and maintain at all times.

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. Clean knives improperly stored inbetween sink and wall. Instd to store properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior top of chest freezer with excessive rust. Instd to remove same. Cutting boards in poor repair, pitted, with dark stains. Instd to replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Unclean knives stored in knife rack at prep line. Instd to keep 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: Replace missing electrical outlet covers in various areas.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer for employees. Provide same.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

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

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD IN NEED OF PROPER END CAPS AND TUBES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. WASHBOWL IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT AT MIXING VALVE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. KNIFE HOLDER IN NEED OF CLEANING, ICE MACHINE AND DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. F

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ORGANIZE SIDE STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR.

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP SIDES FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HOOD PIPES AND FILTERS ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.

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. THE FLOOR IN THE WATER HEATER CLOSET NOT CLEAN. INSTD. TO CLEAN IT.