LITO'S EMPANADAS

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. INTSRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE TWO REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PREP 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT EMPANADA REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA MUST INSTALL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHSINK. MUST PROVIDE ALSO NOTED SAME SINK WITH A BROKEN HANDLE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED SHREDDED CHICKEN IN A LARGE METAL BOWL COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT 73.5F. EMPLOYEE STATES FOOD WAS PREPARED IN THE MORNING. REVIEWED PROPER METHOD OF COOLING COOKED FOODS. CHICKEN DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS BEING HELD, PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED STYROFOAM PLATES PREVIOUSLY USED FOR RAW EMPANADA'S FOUND STORED ON STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA TO BE USED AGAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE WASHABLE FOOD CONTACT DISHES OR DISCARD DISPOSABLE STYROFOAM AFTER EACH USE. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING INSIDE EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

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.CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON HOOD AND PIPE UNDER THE HOOD.

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.SWEEP DEBRIS OF THE FLOOR IN FURNACE AREA,ALSO ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED(6" OFF THE FLOOR).

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.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.