LA BOMBA RESTAURANT

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR COOLERS IN KITCHEN,INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK REAR AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE FURTHER CLEANING AND SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOOR AROUND PIPES FRONT HANDSINK.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON EAST UPPER WALLS OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN HHOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE MACHINE.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT TEMPERATURE MEASURED 66.0F DURING THIS INSPECTION.MANAGER FOUND THAT THE HOT WATER TANK WAS SET ON LOW,MANAGER RAISED UP LEVEL AND HOT RUNNING WATER IS NOW RETRIEVED AT 4:25 P.M.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN BETWEEN THE WATER COMPONENT.ICE MACHINE NOW TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE UNTIL IS SERVICED IN DETAIL,NOIFY THE CDPH OFFICE VIA FAX AT 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL/DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS/PANS IN KITCHEN AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,REMOVE FOIL LINERS FROM BENEATH WORK TABLES,SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR FOOD PREP.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS ETC.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND ELEVATE ITEMS STORED TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED FOR THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED 50 RODENT DROPPING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA REAR 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA, FRONT PREP AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 30 PLUS FRUIT FLIES 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, REAR AND FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, AND SIDE DOOR KNOB OPEN HOLE CRITCAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38020

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. TOP AREA OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN APPEARS TO HAVE BLACK MOLD BUILD-UP, SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE, MOLD IS INSIDE OF THE ICE TRAY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005A

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 BACK AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTIANED CLUTTER, AND GROUND AREA NOT CLEAN, EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN OUT SIDE AREA SEIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

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 AND DATE ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, IN WALK-IN, REACH-IN, STORAGE AREA, ECT.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY-OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE CONTAINERS THATS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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 BADLY STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ECT.

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 DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, IN KITCHEN PREP BASEMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES

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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, DASMENT STORAGE AREA, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT

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/REPAIR WALL WHERE NEEDED KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS

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. MUST PROVIDE SHIELDED LIGHT BULBS FOR HOT BOX

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 REMOVE ALL CLUTTER 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, OUTSIDE STOVE ECT.,

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.ALL COOKING STOVE EQUIPMENTS MUST BE VENTED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS AND NOT WASHING HANDS AS REQUIRED ALSO FOUND NO SOAP,HAND PAPERTOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED HADSINK DURING THIS INSPECTION.

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 EMPLOYEE WASHING SOILED POTS/PANS DURING THIS INSPECTION NO SANITIZER SOLUTION "0" PPM AT 3 COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO PROPERLY SET-UP 3 COMP SINK FOR PURPOSES OF WASHING-RINSING-SANITIZING AS REQUIRED.

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 APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AT CLUTTERED LOWER SHELVING AREA AND FRONT DOOR FOUND ALL THE WAY OPEN DURING INSPECTION,NOT RODENT-PROOFED AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN DOORS CLOSED,CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT-PROOF SAID DOOR,ENSURE NO MODE OF PEST ENTRY,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

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.All cooking equipment must be kept clean at all times,interior of coolers,shelvings behind front service counters.

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROGHOUT AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR UNDER COOLERS.

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 SEAL OPENINGS AT LOWER WALL BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WERE NOTED,CLEAN WALLS ALONG 3 COMP SINK AREAS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS.

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.MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT 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.ALL COOKING STOVE EQUIPMENTS MUST BE VENTED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

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.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP,PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS WITHOUT DATE, INSTRUCT ED LABEL WITH DATE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY AT ALL TIMES.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLEAN APPRONS ON FLOORS BEHIND GAME MACHINE ETC.AND WIPE CLOTHS ALL OVER PREP AREAS HANGING ON SINKS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAMPERS FOR CLEAN FOR SOILED ONES,AND STORE PROPERLY ALSO IN BASEMENT.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: provide metal stem thermometer inside all coolers.

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. FOUND PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS WITHOUT DATE, INSTRUCT ED LABEL WITH DATE.

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 MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY AT ALL TIMES.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. FOUND CLEAN APPRONS ON FLOORS BEHIND GAME MACHINE ETC.AND WIPE CLOTHS ALL OVER PREP AREAS HANGING ON SINKS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAMPERS FOR CLEAN FOR SOILED ONES,AND STORE PROPERLY ALSO IN BASEMENT.

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. PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS.

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. MANAGER HAD FRONT AND REAR DOORS OPEN,OSERVED ABOUT 5-8 HOUSE FLIES IN DINING,ALSO BAOVE SAID DOORS NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED; ABOUT 1 1/2"- 2" GAP EXISTS ON SAID DOORS.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO GET RID OF FLIES AND PROPERLY RODENT PROOF DOORS WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 07-05-10. INSTRUCTED ALSO TO KEEP ABOVE DOORS CLOSE OR PROVIDE SREEN.

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. FOUND PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS WITH DATE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH DATE.

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 MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY AT ALL TIMES.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. FOUND CLEAN APRONS ON FLOORS BEHIND GAME MACHINE ETC.AND WIPE CLOTHS ALL OVER PREP AREAS HANGING ON SINKS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAMPERS FOR CLEAN AND FOR SOILED ONES AND STORE PROPERLY,ALSO IN BASEMENT.

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. PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSDE ALL COOLERS.