La Palapa

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foil lining the rear shelving over the three compartment sink and the shelving where the large glass serving dishes are stored. Instructed to remove all foil as a means of preventing possible breeding and harboring space for insects.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryers oil filtering area with a build up of grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the walk in unit with a build up of debris on the floor under the shelving along the walls. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the rear employee restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain on site.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 found cutting boards black filled with deep grooves. Instructed manager to resurface and maintain or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Found cutting boards black filled with deep grooves. Instructed manager to resurface and maintain or replace.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found all filters on hood filled with grease. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed some dry storage containers not labeled with the common name of food (rice). Instructed to label.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris under the flat top grill and in between cooking equipment. Instructed to clean. Observed rust on the grease trap. Instructed to remove rust.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room located by the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated grease debris around the grease trap located under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed some dry storage containers not labeled with the common name of food (rice). Instructed to label.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a 1/4 inch gap at the rear door that leads to the outside dumpster area. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity on site. Observed about 50 rodent droppings under the dry storage shelves located in the rear by the exit door. Instructed to clean under all shelves, along the walls and in all corners. Recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citaion issued 7-38-020(a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris under the flat top grill and in between cooking equipment. Instructed to clean. Observed rust on the grease trap. Instructed to remove rust.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room located by the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated grease debris around the grease trap located under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior door leading to the patio with a 1/4" gap at the bottom. Must provide and maintain a weather strip to prevent entry point for pests.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple leaks at the 3 comp sink faucet fixtures. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed gravel(small rocks) used for the ground/flooring at the outside patio area. Must provide and maintain the floor surface smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior door leading to the patio with a 1/4" gap at the bottom. Must provide and maintain a weather strip to prevent entry point for pests.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes on the counter tops not properly stored. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple leaks at the 3 comp sink faucet fixtures. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around cooking equipment and inside the walk in cooler to remove spills and debris.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handlers and employees in the food prep/dish washing areas without wearing a hair restraint. Instructed all employees to wear a hair restraint while in the food prep/dish washing area. Maintain same.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards to keep a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the storage racks inside the reach in cooler and the lower surface of the prep tables in the food prep area with rust. Instructed to remove the rust if not able must replace. The washbowl in the toilet room needs to be caulked. Instructed to caulk at the top of the washbowl. Maintain all.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior of the deep fryers with grease build up and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: The faucets on the 2 and 3-compartment sink leaks at the base. Instructed to fix and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners, under/around the sinks, cooking/cooling equipment and storage racks with excess dirt and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. The walls around the sink, the ceiling tiles and light shields with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The tiles in the dish washing and food prep area are damaged and needs to be grouted. Instructed to replace the damaged tiles and grout the floors. Maintain same. Damaged and ceiling tiles with water stains. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Manager only provided a metal stem thermometer that takes temperatures of hot foods. Instructed to provide a metal stem thermometer that takes temperatures of cold and hot foods. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention on the ice machine in the food prep area. Instructed to locate.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed various areas of the floor need to be re-grouted in the food prep area. Observed holes in various areas of the ceiling tiles and stained ceiling tiles thru out the food prep areas. Instructed to make the all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed the coving is deattached from the wall located behind the prep table. Instructed to make coving tight fitting.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2261311 DATED 1/29/19; #58 - PA 100-0367: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear prep table bottom shelf rusty, instructed to remove the rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting board in the front wait station stained/pitted, instructed to replace with new board.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the temporary tent not easily cleanable, instructed to make floor easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling light shields not clean, instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in hallway to restroom, and rear dish area,instructed to replace.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Observed outside toilet and hand washing facilities not properly designed and connected to the city sewer. Observed a trailer outside of the restaurant with a men's and women's washroom with plumbing fixtures (handwashing sinks, urinal and toilets) not connected to the city sewer. Management instructed that all plumbing fixtures such as toilets, sinks, wash basins, etc. Must be adequately trapped, vented, revented, and properly connected to the sewer in compliance with the plumbing section of the municipal code of chicago. Must remove the trailer from the premises. Serious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the food prep area.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage area not maintained and outside garbage dumpster not covered. Observed excessive grease on the top of the grease dumpster. Management instructed to clean and maintain. Also, observed one of the dumpster lids missing from the outside garbage dumpster. Management instructed that the dumpster lids must be kept closed when not in use. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine with a black substance by the ice maker and along the sides of the interior. Instructed to clean, sanitizer and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust on the drying rack shelf located over the 3 compartment sink and rust on the shelves located in the walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust and maintain. Observed cutting boards stained with deep dark grooves by the front prep area and cutting boards attached to the prep cooler across from the cooking equipment. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust debris on the fans located in the 2 door refrigerator. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty light shields located in the customer dining area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ceviche and other food items stored uncovered in prep and reach-in coolers, uncovered raw oysters stored above shredded lettuce and produce in reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly cover and store all food items in coolers to prevent contamination. Serious violation 7-38-005a

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

Inspector’s note: Observed appoximately 15 flying insects in prep, dish washing, and dining areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Outside toilet and hand washing facilities not properly designed and connected to sewer. All plumbing fixtures such as toilets, sinks, wash basins, etc must be adequately trapped, vented, revented, and properly connected to the sewer in compliance with the plumbing section of the municipal code of chicago. Serious violation 7-38-030

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report# 1559854 on 7-2-15 33-clean interior and exterior of ice machines, prep coolers, freezers, prep tables. 34 clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. 35 replace stained ceiling tiles and clean all ceiling vents. Clean light shields in prep and dish washing areas. Replace missing baseboards along walls in rear prep and dish washing areas. 36-replace damaged light shields in rear prep and dish washing areas. 41-elevate stock off floor in outside storage area and walk-in freezer. 43-store wash cloths in sanitizing solution. 45-provide food handler certificates for all employees. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers in rear prep/dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove rust deposits on bottom shelves of prep tables in prep and dish washing areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of ice machines, prep coolers, freezers, prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles and clean all ceiling vents. Clean light shields in prep and dish washing areas. Replace missing baseboards along walls in rear prep and dish washing areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shields in rear prep and dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in outside storage area and walk-in freezer.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Provide food handler certificates for all employees.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of ice machines, prep coolers, freezers, prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles and clean all ceiling vents. Clean light shields in prep and dish washing areas. Replace missing baseboards along walls in rear prep and dish washing areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shields in rear prep and dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in outside storage area and walk-in freezer.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Provide food handler certificates for all employees.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and sanitize interiors of all light shields throughout the kitchen areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies in the kitchen areas and inside toilet room. Approximately 20 live fruit flies,5 live house flies flying around the kitchen areas were observed on the walls, ceiling and ceiling tiles, and equipment in the prep areas and inside the toilet room. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity.found front doors wide open during this inspection. Also,side door is not insect/rodent proofed approximately 1/4" mode of entry at bottom right corner.must make door tight fitting all across the bottoms to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Found outside garbage dumpster and waste grease storage not maintained. Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing container not covered,grease container with heavy grease around lid dripping onto ground also not covered.observed high weeds in same area,(2)large rodent burrows at rear of the premises.instructed to clean,sanitize all affected areas and maintain containers covered,remove high weeds,rodent burrows noted to management.serious violation 7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while potentially hazardous foods (ceviche,rice, fish,soups etc.) are being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous food is being prepared or served.(ceviche 39.0f,rice 120.8f). Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Single service spoons,forks,knifes must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use(handles-up).

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following cooking stoves,sides of hot cooking equipments,tops/bottoms of food prep tables and attached equipments,fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler,hood/filters above cooking equipments,upper panel of ice maker.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the premises require a detail cleaning and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove dusts accumulations inside the toilet room and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Light bulb inside the walk-in-cooler not shielded.instructed to clean and sanitize interiors of all light shields throughout the kitchen areas and provide missing light shield and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room door must be self closing.

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

Inspector’s note: Food in cold hold unit and walk in cooler not label or dated. All food not in original container must be dated and labeled.

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

Inspector’s note: Knives and rack has debris. Must wash, rinse and sanitize knives and rack.

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

Inspector’s note: Upright freezers in walk in cooler need detail cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent has build up of dust . Must detail clean vents.

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

Inspector’s note: Box freezer lid in poor condition need to replace, clean upright freezer in walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace water damaged ceiling tiles, clean ceiling vents.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in wait station not easily cleanable has bambooon walls need to make smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean all light shield inside need to replace missing light shield in walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Clutter in rear storage/dish area need to remove items not being used also in outside rear storage area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Need to store wiping clothes in 100ppm chlorine sanitizer.

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

Inspector’s note: Ice machine interior not maintained need to clean and sanitize remove ice. Also trays of ceviche premade in reach in cooler not protected. Plates of ceviche sitting on top od food without any barrier, need to store in protected manner. Serious violation issued 7-38-005a.

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

Inspector’s note: Box freezer lid in poor condition need to replace. Clean upright freezer in walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in wait station not easily cleanable has bamboo on walls need to make smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace water damaged ceiling tiles, clean ceiling vent fan remove dust at other vents in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean all light shields inside. Need to replace missing light shield in walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Clutter in rear storage/dish area need to remove items not being used.also in outside rear storage area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes not properly stored instructed to store in 100ppm chloring sanitizer.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of prep coolers in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of fryer to remove grease. Clean exterior surfaces of cooking equipment where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors and floor drains where needed and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace water stained ceiling tile where needed. Clean ceiling vent fan in washroom to remove dust and other vents in kitchen that need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Washroom door not self-closing; provide a self-closing device.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide interior thermometers for all refrigeration units; hang where they can be visible.

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

Inspector’s note: The kitchen knife holder is dirty; clean, rinse, sanitize and maintain the knife holder.

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

Inspector’s note: The freezer has a fan blade hitting ice buildup, defrost the unit, the ice machine is stained inside, have the ice machine sanitized.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls next to and behind the cooking area are dirty, clean the walls and reseal in a light color behind the fryer.

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

Inspector’s note: The west light in the walk in cooler is not shielded, shield the glass bulb. Clean dead flies and grease buildup out of the kitchen light shields.

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. FOUND RUSTY SHELVES UNDER THE THREE PREP TABLES AND SHELF UNDER THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT SAME.

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. CLEAN THE FRYER CABINET UNDERNEATH, THE HOOD AND THE FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE THREE REACHIN FREEZERS THICK WITH 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

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. SEAL THE OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE.

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. THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.

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. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE THREE REACH IN FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER,THE FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH AND THE ICE MACHINE.

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 FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation partially corrected. Correct item listed below. Two storage racks in walk-in cooler have peeling paint; 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 40 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA ON WALL AND BOXES STORED ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH HANSEN PEST CONTROL AND TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE UNIT WHICH HAS OIL, SODA, CRACKERS, PAPER SUPPLIES AND OTHER ITEMS STORED INSIDE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. RECOMMENDED REMOVING ITEMS OUT OF UNIT TO LOOK FOR HOLES AND IF FOUND TO SEAL THEM. CITATION H000064588 ISSUED FOR IMPROPER PEST CONTROL 7-38-020 (SERIOUS). COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 21, 2010 AT 400 W. SUPERIOR, ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM.

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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SIDES OF GRILL, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. TWO STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER HAVE PEELING PAINT; REPLACE.

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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, STORAGE SHELVES, HOT WATER TANK,ETC).

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls around and behind equipment where needed.