LA COCINA MEXICAN GRILL

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 54.7F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. APPROX 40-LBS OF RAW GROUND BEEF AT 53.4F, 3-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, APPROX 15-LBS, 120-LBS OF BEEF AT 52.0F,53.0F, 30lbs of STEAK (DATED ON PACKAGE 6-25-18), 5-LBS OF GREEN HOMEMADE SALSA- 53.0F, RED SALSA-51.0F, 60-LBS OF RAW SHELL EGGS 55.0F-57.0F, 25-lbs SOUR CREAM- 54.0f . ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER approx. cost $ 900.00-CDI.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREPARED FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS NOT LABELED, DATED, ( SALSA, TAMALES, RICE, COOKED CHICKEN,ETC).INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND WAS PREPARED OVER 24 HRS.

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED PORK AND CHICKEN TAMALES IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO COOKED TAMALES STORED INSDE GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THAT GROCERY BAGS ARE NOT ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN/ SOILED CARD BOARD ON LOWER SHELF OF RUSTY PREP TABLE .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD AND REPAIR RUSTY SHELF.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SLIGHT BUILD UP AT THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND OPEN GAPS AT THE EDGE OF WALL, AT TOP OF 3-COMP SINK AND ALSO AT THE WALL TILES AT THE SAME LOCATION. MUST SEAL,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND EMPTY BOXES AND OTHER VARIOU ITEMS IN THE RESTROOM ON THE FLOOR. MUST DECLUTTER THE ABOVE STATED AREA. ITMES MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND WASH CLOTH IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF A PREP TABLE. MUST ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 3-BUCKET CONTAINERS,APPROX 120-LBS OF COOKED PINTO BEANS PREPARED YESTERDAY ,(12-14-16) MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TEMPERATURES OF 45.0F,47.7F AND 48.3F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. BEANS REMOVED AND DISCARDED .APPROX COST $100.00,CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABLED/DATED.MUST INSTALL

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND PREPARED FOODS,(TAMALES,ETC) STORED INSIDE FREEZER IN GROCERY BAGS.MUST REMOVE.MUST ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMONTER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS.APPROX 20 LBS OF EGGS AT 49.2F,48.9F.ALSO FOODS PREPARED YESTERDAY: 40 LBS PINTO BEANS AT 45.9F,46.8F, 30LBS GREEN SALSA AT 46.7F,45.8F 20LBS RED SALSA-44.9F. ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER,APPROX 110 LBS COST $150.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABLED/DATED.MUST INSTALL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND PREPARED FOODS,(TAMALES,ETC) STORED INSIDE FREEZER IN GROCERY BAGS.MUST REMOVE.MUST ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE. ALO THERMONTER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL IN ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR. ALSO UNCLEAN WALLS IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES INCLUDING ALL PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS IN REFRIGERATORS AND WALK-IN COOLER. IN THE UPRIGHT 1DR FREEZER MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. FOUND FROZEN TAMALES AND TORTILLAS BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPING BAGS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING RACK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAINT/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES LOCATED ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST SEAL OPENING AT WALL BASE MEETING WITH THE TOP MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR DIFFICULT TO OPEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK( HANDLE IS IN OPERATING CONDITION AT THIS TIME).

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF ON PREMISES WITH ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL STAFF.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE/REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW DRAIN AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE IN DEEP FRYER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA, THROUGHOUT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN STAFF WASHROOM ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NEED PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT HANDLE FROM ICE CONTACT.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE BULK PLASTIC BLUE BINS CONTAINING RICE LOCATED IN THE REAR HALLWAY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE MOP SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AT THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT 1DR FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR/SEAL LARGE HOLES IN THE WALL IN THE STAFF RESTROOM NEXT TO THE HANDSINK.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT THE 1DR UPRIGHT FREEZER.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE STAFF RESTROOM DOOR AT ALL TIMES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ITEMS IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND SUPPLIES ON THE RESTROOM FLOOR.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE COVERED, DATED OR LABELED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES & RIPPED DOOR GASKETS OF SMALL COOLER ACROSS GRILL MUST BE REPLACED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DUST OR GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS & OTHER ATTACHMENT TO THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF REAR UPRIGHT COOLER MUST BE CLEANED ALSO.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT HANDSWINK IS LOOSE, MUST FIX.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY CLUTTER OR UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE REAR HALLWAY MUST BE REMOVED & MAINTAINED.

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. OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.

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. OBSERVED WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES/CEILING TILES MUST BE SEALED AND TIGHT FITTED.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.