LA PLENA RESTAURANT

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INCREASE THE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: No stem thermometer provided on premises. Instructed to provide it to be able to check food temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Two door reach-in cooler maintains temp of 48F to 50F,at present time no potentially hazardous food stored in it, however unit is used during serving time. Tagged unit "Held for inspection " do not use. cooler must maintain air temp of 40F and below. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: We(manager, owner and myself), observed interior of ice machine water reservoir with excess black slime substance,also side panel of the unit. Ice is used for human consumption. instructed to clean and sanitize unit . Serious violation: 7-38-005(a)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected from 10-1-15,report #1454220 #32-NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. Serious violation 7-42-090. #45-NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Yellowish slime build up at three compartment sink drain behind the bar area in dining area. Instructed to clean and maintain

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Debris on floor beside the metal shelf by the exposed hand sink in the kitchen, instructed to clean and maintain puddle of water in the middle of the basement floor instructed to keep area dry. Chest freezer and coolers are stored by the mentioned area.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Faucet neck at tree compartment sink in the kitchen continuously dripping hot water. Instructed to repair cause. exposed hand sink in the kitchen slowly draining, need to repair and maintain

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: No stem thermometer provided on premises. Instructed to provide it to be able to check food temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE VENT COVER IN MEN WASHROOM.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT UNDER STEAM TABLE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided for beverage cooler in front. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STILL PENDING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STILL PENDING.

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. Detail clean,maintain the floor in the basement including the floor drain.

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. A backflow pevention device is needed at the ice machine.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING