LA BRASA ROJA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED ROTISSERIE CHICKENS INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 100.7F-117.3F,STORED INSIDE THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 78LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN;TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $337.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,THE KITCHEN SHELVINGS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON KITCHEN CEILING AND WALLS,ATTACHED WEST EXHAUST FAN AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,THE KITCHEN SHELVINGS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON KITCHEN CEILING AND WALLS,ATTACHED WEST EXHAUST FAN AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD KITCHEN PREP AREA,

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER THREE SINK AND IN BASEMENT AREA,

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, REMOVE AL DIRT AND DEBRI,

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT SAME SINK,

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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISE, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CORNERS OF WALL IN DINING AREA, AND REPLACE SMOKE STAINED CEILING TILE,

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT TOO DIM IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED INCREASE WATTS, TO MAKE MORE BRIGHT,

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY OFF OF FOOD ITEMS,

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT SAME SINK,

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED IN BASEMENT AND CLOSETS; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT AND REAR DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISE, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CORNERS OF WALL IN DINING AREA, AND REPLACE SMOKE STAINED CEILING TILE,

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT TOO DIM IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED INCREASE WATTS, TO MAKE MORE BRIGHT,

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY OFF OF FOOD ITEMS,

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT SAME SINK,

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED IN BASEMENT AND CLOSETS; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLIES OVER 30 ON TOP OF THE BOXES WITH ROTTEN PLATANOS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLIES AND DISCARD THE ROTTEN BOXES OF PLATANOS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM ON THE SIDE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK, PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS ON THE 2ND DINING AREA, AND STAINED CEILING TILES ON THE SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. DAMAGED WALL BASE INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT. RESULTING WATER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING TO STOP THE LEAK AND DRY THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES; WE OBSERVED THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVING AREA AT 99.6F ON TOP AREA AND 101F ON BOTTOM AREA. ALSO OBSERVED TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER, SALAD COOLER AT 60F, IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNITS AND MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING AT 140F OR HIGHER AND COOLER AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON UNITS. WHEN REPAIRED, MUST FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: WE OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE ABOVE UNITS. 8LBS. COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 113F-125F. ABOUT 10LBS CUT TOMATOES AT 57.5F AND 6LBS MIXED VEGETABLES AT 53.4. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED HOT FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 140F OR HIGHER, COLD 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED, v=$100. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: WE OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK, FOR PROPER SANITATION USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #521893, DATED 11-18-11, NOT CORRECTED; #31,CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS SHALL BE INVERTED, PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. #32, MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES INSIDE SMALL CLOSET. #34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, CLOSET AND BASEMENT. #35, MUST REPAIR WALLS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING ROOMS AND CLEAN CEILLING ATTACHMENTS. #42, ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF THE STEAM TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD SAME AREA.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOODS, REMOVING SOILED UTENSILS, TRASH, WHILE USING THE SAME GLOVES, WHEN TOLD SHE REPLACED GLOVES, BUT DID NOT WASHED HANDS. INSTRUCTED, HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITIONS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED,7-38-010(A).

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.

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 REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES INSIDE SMALL CLOSET.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAM TABLE, AND SMALL COOLER AT FRONT PREP 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 FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, CLOSETS AND BASEMENT.

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. MUST REPAIR WALLS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING ROOMS, AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.

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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET FOR EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED IN BASEMENT AND CLOSETS; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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.