LA PLACITA

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS ND WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEANAND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) MEAT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS ND WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEANAND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS AND PORK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET AND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS AND A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE TRAP ALONG WITH APPROXIMATELY 10 DEAD COCROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT, BEHIND BIOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT/COCROACHES FROM THE AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. "

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed cardboard being used as floor mats throughout rear prep areas. Must remove. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGN IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND MEAT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MILK COOLER IN FRONT STORE AREA WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR COOKING AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY VENTILATION FILTERS AND FRAMEWORK AT FRONT GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKING AREA, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, AND CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER AREA.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH A LID INSIDE OF THE UNISEX (EMPLOYEE) WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR COOKING AREA AND BUTCHER AREA CORNERS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DISH WASHING LIQUID 5- GALLON BUCKETS BEING RE-USED TO STORE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE AND CARDBOARD MEAT BOXES USED FOR STORING COOKED CHICCHARONES.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON BASEMENT DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,GLASS DISPLAY UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTERS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND BOXES ON GROUND AROUND THE SAME.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE GREASE AND CARDBOARD FROM GROUND.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN MEAT/DELI AREA.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL HAVE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND MEAT DISPLAY COUNTER AT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL HAVE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHORIZO OUT OF TEMPERATURE. CHORIZO WERE RAW STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. EXCEPT FOR PREPARATION, COOKING OR COOLING, OR WHEN TIME IS USED AS THE PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL, TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL BE MAINTAINED. OWNER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 35LBS OF CHORIZO. TOTAL VALUE PER OWNER IS $126.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED AN UNLOCKED REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH OPENED/PREPPED FOOD ITEMS ON CUSTOMER DISPLAY FLOOR AISLE BY DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A LOCK OR REMOVE FOOD ITEMS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE BARRIER/SEPARATION TO ENTRANCE OF FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION/ACCESS BY CUSTOMERS FROM DISPLAY FLOOR.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE BEARD GUARDS FOR EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA WITH LONG BEARDS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH RELATED TO DISEASES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OF KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL HAVE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED PORK STORED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 124.4F. EXCEPT FOR PREPARATION, COOKING OR COOLING, OR WHEN TIME IS USED AS THE PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL, TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL BE MAINTAINED. OWNER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CONSOLIDATION WITH THE BELOW CITATION

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHORIZO AND CHICHARRON OUT OF TEMPERATURE. CHORIZO AND CHICHARRON WERE RAW STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. EXCEPT FOR PREPARATION, COOKING OR COOLING, OR WHEN TIME IS USED AS THE PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL, TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL BE MAINTAINED. OWNER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 76LBS OF CHICHARRON, 12LBS OF CHORIZO. TOTAL VALUE PER OWNER IS $471.00 AND TOTAL OF 98 LBS(INCLUDING COOKED PORK IN ABOVE VIOLATION) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE REAR DISPLAY COOLER AND FRONT PREP COOLER. READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES , SOLD, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH AN APPROXIMATE 1 INCH GAP ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT IT IS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PESTS

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS AND ON THE FLOORS USED AS MATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN