La Fiesta Restaurant

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in the reach reach in cooling units. Instructed to obtain and make sure all cooling units have a working thermometer inside.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the hand washing sink in the rear food service area located under the dry good storage rack. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the front bar area under the soda dispencing boxes in need of a detail cleaning as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers in need of labeling with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of ceaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: New prep table needed at cook line. Instructed to replace and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning under dish machine, 3 compartment sink and in rear storage area. Instructed to detail clean.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Hood filters in need of cleaning to remove grease and dust build up. Instructed to clean

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: No storage of utensils in between reach in coolers. Instructed to store in a proper tensil holder

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing when deep cuts are visible. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet in ladies room sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Ice machine in need of detail cleaning to remove build up at chute. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Plateware at hot line must be inverted to eliminate all food pieces falling on clean plateware. Instructed to invert and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Pop in the box shelf holder in front bar area must be cleaned and off the floor 6 inches. Instructed to correct and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Front bar area shelves, table tops in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in front bar area with large amounts of build up in corners and at floor drains. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Ice machine in need of detail cleaning to remove build up at chute. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Plateware at hot line must be inverted to eliminate all food pieces falling on clean plateware. Instructed to invert and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Pop in the box shelf holder in front bar area must be cleaned and off the floor 6 inches. Instructed to correct and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Front bar area shelves, table tops in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Outside waste grease area not maintained. Grease encrusted to the top of container and large amounts of grease on ground around container. Instructed to detail clean top of container and ground to remove grease build up. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in front bar area with large amounts of build up in corners and at floor drains. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Ice machine in need of detail cleaning to remove build up at chute. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Plateware at hot line must be inverted to eliminate all food pieces falling on clean plaeware. Instructed to invert and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Pop in the box shelf holder in front bar area must be cleaned and off the floor 6 inches. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Front bar area shelves, table tops in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Outside waste grease area not maintained. Grease encrusted to the top of container and large amounts of grease on ground around container. Instructed to detail clean top of container and ground to remove grease build up. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in front bar area with large amounts of build up in corners and at floor drains. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap at bottom of front double doors and door sweep damaged at rear storage exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed tortillas stored on floor in rear prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in front prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on floor in prep, storage and dish waashing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed kitchen screen door in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed self-closing device in poor repair at staff washroom door. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout and damaged floor tiles in rear prep and dish washing area. Instructed manager to regrout floor tiles as needed and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed kitchen screen door in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed self-closing device in poor repair at staff washroom door. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout and damaged floor tiles in rear prep and dish washing area. Instructed manager to regrout floor tiles as needed and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed outer openings at top and screen not properly covering kitchen exit door. Instructed manager to repair door screen and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout and damaged floor tiles in dish washing area. Instructed manager to regrout floor tiles as needed and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bottom center of front entry door not rodent proof approx 1/4 inch. Must repair to be tight-fitting.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate lighting in rear storage room in rear prep area. Instructed to provide

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

Inspector’s note: Observed stock stored on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler and freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed lip contact surfaces of partially wrapped preset tableware not protected. Instructed to properly cover food and lip contact surfaces of utensils to protect from contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior panel of large ice machine in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain ice machine.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet handle leaking at front hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain leaking faucet.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout on floor tiles in front bar area. Instructed manager to grout all floor tiles and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excess water on floor in rear utility area, food debris on floor in prep, dish washing and bar areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, bar, utility and dish washing areas. Observed dust buildup on light fixtures, overhead piping, etc in prep area. Instructed to remove dust buildup and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.13 observed the interior of the microwave not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of ice machine, rolling carts, fryers, shelves under steam table, prep tables, and grill.

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, dish washing, and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged outlet cover along east wall in rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leak under scrape sink near dish machine in dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding. Elevate all stock off floor in rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior panel and surfaces of ice machines.

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

Inspector’s note: Grout loose floor tiles in dishwashing areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing tiles along baseboards in prep area near reach-in coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in freezer and rear storage areas. Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the cabinet under the employee's washbowl and the can opener in the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to elevate all stock items at least 6" off the floor in the liquor rooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix and maintain the right (when facing) washbowl in the women's toilet room, it slowly drains.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to install an exposed hand washing sink with hot/cold running water and soap/sanitary hand drying device per city code in the bar area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to eliminate the clutter and organize the areas in the liquor stock rooms.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed to follow the idph food handlers requirement.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the can opener, interior/exterior of coolers and prep tables in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the walls around the dish machine, sinks and coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Liquor storage on floor in rear store room and liquor caged area. Must elevate on shelving.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to replace missing wheel on rear fryer unit.(using a jack to hold up).

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize rear slicer, inner lid of ice machine. Clean interior of oven.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor under and around fryers,and rear storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to remove clutter/unused equipment in rear storage.

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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUN HOLDERS, # 10 CAN OPENER,NEED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER, FAN GUARD COVERS IN WHITE COOLER AND CONDIMENT COOLER.

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.NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE REAR OF THE DISH MACHINE.

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.CEILING OVER HOOD IN POOR REPAIR, NEED TO REPAIR. ALSO CLEAN WALL REAR PREP AREA # 10 CAN OPENER AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR PREP AREA.

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. OBSERVED MARGARITA (FROZEN) TOP LOADER NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP NEED TO PROVIDE.

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

Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: interior and exterior of all reach in coolers, interior of walk in cooler, all cooking equipment, all prep tables, and front bar area. 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 through out prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food debris and grease build up. Floors in walk in cooler in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris and food build up under and around all shelves. Floors in liqour storage in need of finishing. Coving near the three compartment sink in need of repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Light sheild in poor repair above 3 compartment sink. Must replace and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Employee toilet room door in need of self closing device. Must install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 2 faucets at 3 compartment sink in poor repair. Leaking ventilation needed in both mens rooms. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean sanitized container. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. MARGARITA MIX UNIT STORED IN WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO RAW CHICKEN HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP ON MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITZE ENTIRE SYSTEM. UNIT IS BEGINNING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPSRTMENT OF HEALTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) CITATION ISSUED. FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

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. 3 DIFFERANT SES OF DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: FRONT AND 2 SIDE DOORS. MUST PROTECT ALL OUTER OPENINGS. 1/8" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS WITH LIGHT AVAILABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL DOORS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

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

Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 9-17-10 REPT#413608 NOT CORRECTED. #32 RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE MUST REMOVE, #33 FANS WITH DUST BUILD UP MUST CLEAN, #35 FAN COVERS IN COOLERS AND CEILINGS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN. ALL PREVIOUS MINORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIUOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED.

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. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND FOOD BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES. FLOORS IN LIQOUR STORAGE IN NEED OF FINISHING. COVING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS 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 POOR REPAIR ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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. 2 FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. LEAKING VENTILATION NEEDED IN BOTH MENS ROOMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty surface on bottom of prep table. Remove rust or replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Box fans in prep area not clean, dust accumulation. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles around floor drain. Replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Fan covers and ceiling in walk-in cooler not clean, dust accumulation. Clean same.