LATIN AMERICAN REST & LOUNGE

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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 75 MICE DROPPING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING, AND CLEAN DAILY, SINCE THIS IS AN ON GOING ISSUE SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CRACKED GLASS AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE, PITTED CUTTING BOARD KITCHEN AREA, AND BROKEN HANDLES TO REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS, AND TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL/CEILING REAR KITCHEN AREA

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS TO PROPERLY STOP UP SINK MUST STORE OVEN UNDER EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR KITCHEN AREA

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVUIOS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, DATED: 6/16/2011, FOR VIOLATION #18, OBSERVED 35 RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, DINING AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, AND VIOLATION #19, OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA HAS OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS, LIDS ARE NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, TRASH ALL OVER GROUND AREA, CLUTTER UNDER OUTSIDE PORCH, OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, CAUSING A RODENT HARBORAGE CRITACAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. STANDING SEWER WASTE WATER IN BASEMENT AREA, INCLUDING BEVERAGE AND OTHER DRY STORAGE ITEMS. STRONG, FOUL ODORS, SEWER WATER ALL OVER FLOOR AND POOLED IN SOME AREAS. PLUMBER ARRIVE ON SITE, DURING INSPECTION, TO REPAIR ANY PLUMBING LEAKS, ROD DRAIN AND/OR BACK-UP. MUST WASH AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND SURFACES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED COLD AND HOT FOODS BEING TRANSPORTED IN A VAN THATS NOT HEATED, AND OR COLD, WITH NO COLD OR HOT BOXES TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPS, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN THE PROPER EQUIPMENT TO TRANSPORT FOODS TO KEEP TEMPERATURE OF FOODS SAFE 40'F, AND BELOW FOR COLD AND 140'F, AND ABOVE FOR HOT FOODS, FOODS WERE JUST COOKED, AND REMOVED FROM COOLER TO TRANSPORT TO A NEIGHBORHOOD FEST, ALSO OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED ON FLOOR AND NOT ON TOP OF COUNTER TABLES SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005A

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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 35 RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, DINING AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA HAS OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS, LIDS ARE NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, TRASH ALL OVER GROUND AREA, CLUTTER UNDER OUTSIDE PORCH, OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, CAUSING A RODENT HARBORAGE SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 POUNDS 0F COOKED POLK AND GROUND BEEF STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, COOKED THE DAY BEFORE, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, READING 55-60'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMP AND DENATURE AT A COST OF ABOUT $1,000.00, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FOODS 40' AND BELOW WHEN STORED INSIDE COOLER CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Hand washing of all tableware and drinking utensils shall be accomplished by the use of warm water at a temperature of 110F to 120F containing an adequate amount of detergent effective to remove grease and solids. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THREE SINK IMPROPERLY, SINKS NOT PROPERLY SET-UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE, WASHING DISHES ONLY IN ONE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO SET SINKS UP AT ONCE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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 65 RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, DINING AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR 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. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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 MINORS NOT CORRECTED, DATED 1/22/2010, REPORT #58267, FOR VIOLATIONS 32, 35, 38, & 41 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE LARGE POT AND PANS THATS NOT ABLE TO EMERGE IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR FLOORS THROUGH-OUT 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND BAR AREA, AND RUNNING HOT WATER AT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA BATHROOM

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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 CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REAR OUTSIDE BACK AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,WORN-OUT CUTTING BOARDS NEED REPLACING IN FOOD PREP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILINGS IN THROUGHOUT BACK LEADING TO WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.WATER IS LEAKING FROM BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.FOUND 3 COMP SINK IN USE DURING THIS INSPECTION NOT SET-UP PROPERLY FOR WASHING-RINSING-SANITIZING,NO SINK STOPPERS,NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER PROVIDED FOR SAID AREA.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE THROUGH MICE DROPPINGS 15-20 COUNT IN CLUTTERED CABINETS,SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER BAR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,WORN-OUT CUTTING BOARDS NEED REPLACING IN FOOD PREP.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,DRY STORAGE SHELVING,INTERIOR OF BASINS OF SINKS,CABINETS,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER BAR ETC.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILINGS IN THROUGHOUT BACK LEADING TO WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.WATER IS LEAKING FROM BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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.FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.