LA COCINA MEXICAN GRILL

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BEANS AND RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:30AM TO 9:30AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF WERE PREPARED/SERVED. AT 9:30AM CERTIFIED MANAGER FRANCISCO MORALES ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BEANS AND RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED AND WASTE WASTER IS BEEN COLLECTED WITH BUSPAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Found 3 large tubs of cooked beans in walk-in in cooler with no discard date/prep date. Instructed manager to date all TCS foods that's cooked and held on site for more than 24hrs. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 20lbs of beans discarded valued at $25.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Food handlers with expired food handlers certificates, instructed to obtain.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

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 THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

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 THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (STEAK, RICE) WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. THE INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF TORTILLAS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

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

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS AND STOVE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASHED IN THE INTERIOR OF TWO MICROWAVES LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

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 THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): REFRIED BEANS, AND A VARIETY OF TOMATO BASED SALSAS, AND RICE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH AN ACCUMILATION OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. ALSO NOTED DEEP GROOVES THROUGHOUT ALL CUTTING SURFACES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION #2373894 PREFORMED ON 6-17-20 FOR VIOLATION #57 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AND VIOLATION #58 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE SPECIFIED DATE ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4.5LBS OF COOKED STEAK STORED INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN PREP AREA. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF STEAK @80.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE, POLICY MUST MATCH KIT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEMS (FISH,RICE,CHICKEN,SHRIMP, BEANS, BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED STORED UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT RICE, POTATOES, BEANS, CHICKEN, STEAK ALL STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AND FOOD HANDLER OF FOOD STORAGE REQUIREMENTS AND SOURCE OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT ACCESSIBLE OR MISSING FOR UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST OBTAIN INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY HOOD IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL) IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA ABOVE GRILL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : 2-CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DARK DEEP GROVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PREP ALL POTS AND FOOD PANS MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.ADDITIONAL SHELVING NEEDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED TO PREOVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED VERY UNCLEAN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,OREGANO, FLOUR,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHLY OR REPLACE

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR AREA BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND FRONT PREP COOKING ARA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS