LA ROQUETA RESTAURANT

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE JUICER IN DINING ROOM WITHOUT ANY BARRIER/PROPER SEPARATION FOR CUSTOMERS. ALSO SMALL JUICER ON COUNTER AT FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT BARRIER/PROPER SEPARATION FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. INSTD MGR TO LOCATE SUCH EQUIPMENT IN DESIGNATED FOOD PREP AREAS WITH PROPER BARRIER FROM ALL FOOD PREP AREAS/EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A. SERIOUS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENTILATION IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION. NO DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIE ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FAN GUARDS AND DOOR HANDLES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE ICE MACHINE DOOR ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE CEILING ABOVE THE JUICER IS FULL OF FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN THE CEILING.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE KITCHEN HAS LOOSE DEBRIS INSIDE, CLEAN OUT THE LOOSE DEBRIS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO IN BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOME WALL TILE MISSING FROM WALL IN WOMENS WASHROOM; REPLACE. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNNECESSARY UNUSED ITEMS FROM BASEMENT TO AVOID CLUTTER.

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 LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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 STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.

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 FOIL FROM GREASE TRAP AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE RUST FROM SAME GREASE TRAP & LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.

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 GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYER,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENT IN DINING AREA.

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 FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA & REAR AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR CEILING IN JUICE PREP AREA.

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.CHEST FREEZERS NEEDS THERMOMETER.

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 ELEVATE SOME ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

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 PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

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. BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS MUST BE REPLACED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, CABINETS UNDER HAND BOWL IN WASHROOMS, AND CHEST FREEZER.

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 KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN.

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. DAMAGED CEILING PANELS MUST BE REPLACED, THUR-OUT PREMISES.

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 PIPES UNDER MENS WASHROOM HAND BOWL, MUST BE REPAIRED, RUSTY GREASE TRAP MUST BE SEALED, AND MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN'S 3PART SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.