LA PALMA

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. HOT WATER PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION, OWNER ADJUSTED HOT WATER THERMOSTAT.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN REAR (OVER 30) IN REAR STORAGE AREA, IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLBASE, AND IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED NEXT TO MOTOR OF REACH-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 GAP AT SIDE OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME, SO AS TO BE TIGHT-FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED STORAGE CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: UNCLEAN KNIVES IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME. BAN SAW, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR OF MEAT AND DELI CASES INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, AND DOORS, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STOCK ON FLOOR AND AGAINST WALL. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND AWAY FROM WALL. FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING THRU-OUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLES NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS AROUND PIPING IN CEILING AND IN WALLS. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES. MEAT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, RUSTY, BUCKLING SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING & SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. MEAT PROCESSING & REAR PREP AREA

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXTREME CLUTTER THRU-OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS ALONG WALLBASE (OVER 30). ALSO REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG SIDE OF DOOR. INSTD TO ELIMINATE DROPPINGS, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING & SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. MEAT PROCESSING & REAR PREP AREA

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXTREME CLUTTER THRU-OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLESS AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING & SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. MEAT PROCESSING & REAR PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE & DEAD ROACHES & WATER BUGS MORE THAN 10.LIVE FRUIT FLIES & HOUSE FLIES MORE THAN 15 .MOUSE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 75 SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS REAR PREP AREA ,ON ROLLING CARTS,BEHIND & UNDER DISPLAY SHELF BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,BEER STORAGE NEAR SERVICE COUNTER,HOT WATER TANK ROOM,BASEMENT REAR STORAGE,PAPER TOWEL STORAGE IN BASEMENT,STORAGE PUMP ROOM,FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING,OPEN BAIT ON FLOORS UNDER LIQOUR STORAGE AT SERVICE COUNTER,HOT WATER TANK ROOM.2 DEAD MICE ON GLUE BOARD NEAR PAPER TOWEL STORAGE.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.MUST REMOVE DROPPING,DEAD MICE,ROACHES & WATER BUGS,OPEN BAIT.CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/2/10.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.

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.KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.STORE CLEAN UTENSILS IN PROPER MANNER.

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 MISSING WALK IN FREEZER DOOR,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR,DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS,DAMAGED & EXPOSED WOOD TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH GREASE TRAPS OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES,MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,CUBER,GRINDER,STOVE,ALL USED & UNUSED EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS.

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 FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZER.MUST REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

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 OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA & SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED WALLS IN BASEMENT & 1ST FL.PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING & SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. MEAT PROCESSING & REAR PREP AREA.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAIN LINE IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.NO COOKING AT THIS TIME IN REAR PREP BUT HAND SINK NOT ASSESSIBLE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.