LA PALAPITA

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 PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BRUSH AT THE CORNER BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR; INTERIOR COOLERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING 1 DRAIN STOPPER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,MUST PROVIDE

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. SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BECOMING RUSTY AND UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN OR REPLACED; EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF 1 PREP COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. FLOOR AT THE REAR PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. CEILING TILES AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH HOLES MUST BE SEALED

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. BASEMENT AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND DRAINAGE. APPROXIMATE 1 INCH OF STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR. BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN CLOGGED, WATER NOT DRAINING, SUMP-PUMP DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WORKING. ALSO, WASTE WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS BACKING-UP IN 3 COMPARTMMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED. MUST HAVE BASEMENT WASTE-WATER REMOVED, WASH AND SANITIZE FLOOR. REPAIR/ROD PLUMBING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AMD MAINTAIN CONTAINER AND AREA.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS

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. AIR VENT COOLER IN 1 PREP COOLER DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN' MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND SHELF WITH CLEAN KITCHEN UTENSILS

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 COOLER UNCLEAN,CHOPPING BOARD DIRTY WITH BLACK CUTS,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES FOR INGREDIENTS BECOMING RUSTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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 IN PREP AREA WITH BLACK STAINS,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDSINK IN REAR MUST BE FIXED; VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE PROVIDED; VENT COVERS IN TOILET UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER

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. REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ORGANIZED; MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT,REMOVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZED CONTAINER

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to detail label and date all foods not in original containers.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cooking equipment, prep tables, cutting boards, sinks and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in basement and in prep area behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs not provided with end caps. Instructed to install end caps on all bulbs.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecssary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles in basement, detail clean and elevate stock 6 inches or higher.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor in rear not maintained. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Rubber coving in areas not maintained. Instructed to reseal coving. Ceiling tile in areas not maintained. Instructed to replace all damaged tile. Light covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean all covers. Wall in men's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repaint wall.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light leading to basement and basement light not working. Instructed to replace bulb.