Las Delicias

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

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of uncut produce stored on the floor in the prep and rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all items at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in 2 two-door prep cooler uncovered. Instructed to provide food-grade lids and/or coverings when storing all food items to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed tape being used to repair torn gasket on reach-in freezer in dry storage area. Instructed to repair gasket and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed rusted storage racks in reach-in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed slow draining handwashing sinks in the rear warewashing and rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed multiple damaged ceiling panels in the rear prep and warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 4 live cockroaches on wall above exposed handsink in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all roaches, clean surfaces, and maintain premises free of pest. Recommended receive additional pest control service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks in reach-in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining handwashing sinks in the rear warewashing and rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple damaged ceiling panels in the rear prep and warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on floors throughout the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Repair the waste water backup at the mop sink.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/spills on floor throughout kitchen preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed holes in ceiling tiles in rear preparation area directly above prep cooler. Instructed the person in charge to repair ceiling tiles and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed vent covers with dust accumulation in both toilet rooms. Instructed the person in charge to remove dust and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/spills on floor throughout kitchen preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed holes in ceiling tiles in rear preparation area directly above prep cooler. Instructed the person in charge to repair ceiling tiles and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed vent covers with dust accumulation in both toilet rooms. Instructed the person in charge to remove dust and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 11/01/2021 inspection, report #2537571 not corrected: #47-observed two torn door gaskets inside of the kitchen prep 3 door stand-up cooler. Instructed to replace the torn door gaskets and maintain. #56-observed burnt out light bulb inside the kitchen prep 3-door stand-up cooler. Must replace burnt-out light bulb and maintain adequate lighting at all times. #58-observed one certified food manager with no allergen training certificate. Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gap/opening approx: 1/4" inch at bottom left corner of rear exit door.must make door tight fitting all across the botoom and corners to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed two torn door gaskets inside of the kitchen prep 3 door stand-up cooler. Instructed to replace the torn door gaskets and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the manual can opener with housing attached to kitchen prep table and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the grease build-up from inside the bottom compartment of the kitchen deep fryer and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles behind front service counter.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulb inside the kitchen prep 3-door stand-up cooler. Must replace burnt-out light bulb and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Missing visible thermometer in one door reach in cooler in the front serving area. Must provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables,chopping boards,coolers must be stored on a bucket with sanitizingb solution.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Fan guard inside the 3 door reach in cooler in the prep arera,with dust build-up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover of both washrooms with dust build-up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected not from report #2282768 dated 4/8/19.102.13 #58-allergen training is required for all employees that have a city for chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and maintain certificate on site. Priority foundation 7-42-090 c1tation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers underneath the kitchen prep table not labeled.instructed to label bulk food containers to identify foods stored and to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing splash guard at hand sink (dish washing area).instructed to install splash guard at mentioned hand sink and to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store and invert multi-use pots/pans/carry-out containers stored on kitchen shelvings to prevent contamination before use and to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove cluttered conditions in rear dry storage room and kept items must be properly stored 6" inches off floor for easier cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Caulk around the exposed hand sink in the prep area, worn out. Must re caulk and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Fan guard of the 3 door reach in cooler (one out of two) with heavy dust build-up. Must clean, remove dust and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover in both washrooms with heavy dust build-up. Must clean,remove dust and maintain. Damaged wall base underneath the 3 compt sink in the front bar area. Must repair and maintain. Grease accumulated on the hood and grease above the grill . Must clean, remove grease and maintain. Water stained ceiling tiles thru-out dining areas. Must replace and maintain. Seal gap/holes on the ceiling inside the dry-storage room and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing 3 drain stoppers for the 3 compt sink in the front bar area. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All clean utensils pots,pans, trays. Food containers must be stored upside down/inverted to prevent possible contamination and dust build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Must re caulk around the exposed hand sink in the dish washing area and in the cook line. (caulk worn out) and maintain. Also left side of the 3 compt sink caulk with black moldy like substance . Must re caulk and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Slow draining of the exposed hand sink in the dish washing area and the mop sink. Must repair to have a well draining sink.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored on a separate container to prevent possible contamination. Wiping cloth must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several items in cooler being stored in grocery bags. Instructed all foods must be stored in food or restaurant grade storage bags or containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection # 1567169 on 09/03/15: #30 ALL PREPARED READY TO DRINK BEVERAGES IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. #32 MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT. MUST ALL BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES. Facility has added additional tin foil to corner where missing trim in the dry storage area. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several items in cooler being stored in grocery bags. Instructed all foods must be stored in food or restaurant grade storage bags or containers.

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

Inspector’s note: All prepared ready to drink beverages in the front prep cooler must be labeled and dated.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use tinfoil as liner for shelving or equipment. Must not use tape on counter and walls around rear prep exposed hand sink. Must all be smooth and cleanable surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Raw wooden walls at the dish room exposed hand sink and entrance way wall to rear prep must be painted/sealed.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal gap/opening between floor and wall in rear food prep and dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water equipped with soap and paper towel behind front bar (by 3 compartment bar sink).---------must repair slow draining exposed hand sink in rear dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair walls with hole/gap next to exposed hand sink in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky faucet neck at 3 compartment bar sink behind front area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer inside prep cooler at prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize rear storage/boiler room. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Gap/opening around the pipe on the floor in the in front of the heater in the furnace/storage room. Must seal.

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal all the gap/opening around the pipe/conduit in the ceiling thru-out the kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken solid light shield above the reach in cooler in the prep area. Must replace. Missing light bulb on the hood. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install a back flow preventive device on the mop sink faucet or remove the thread on the faucet.