LA PASADITA

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND PARTIALLY COOKED STUFFED PEPPERS IN PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 65.8F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 50,VALUE 200 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ICE CUBES STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINER AND COVER EQUIPMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENT COVER PROVIDED AT CEILING VENT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD/FILTERS AND SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN OR MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR. NEED TO REG ROUTE FLOOR TILES AT DISH ROOM,STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE SAID TILES. BASEBOARD/COVING AT FRONT [RE[ AREA NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-31-14 REPT#1491177 INSP#386 #33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FAN GUARDS IN REACH-IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, SHELVES UNDER COUNTER, SINKS, PREP TABLES. #34 REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. #35 REPAIR WALL NEAR UTILITY SINK. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG LOWER WALLS AND PROVIDE BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS. #38 SECURE LOOSE FAUCETS ON WASHBOWLS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. #41 REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES ALONG WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INFORMATION GIVEN TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SOUR CREAM 52.1F, SLICED TOMATOES 52.3F, AND FLAN 47.5F STORED IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE WORN COVER AND GASKETS OF HORCHATA CHEST FREEZER. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FAN GUARDS IN REACH-IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, SHELVES UNDER COUNTER, SINKS, PREP TABLES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR WALL NEAR UTILITY SINK. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG LOWER WALLS AND PROVIDE BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SECURE LOOSE FAUCETS ON WASHBOWLS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES ALONG WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE ICE SCOOP IN HOLDER OR HANDLE UP IN ICE MACHINE TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,HAS OPEN SEAMS ALS MUST REPAIR GASKET OF THE CHEST COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE KNIFE RACK AT THE REAR PREP AREA OF DUST ALSO CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES OF DUST

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE THE CARDBOARD IN FRONT OF STOVE

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOPMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF PREMISES

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must provide,maintain a splashguard at exposed handsink at rear kitchen-food prep area,Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Must remove peeling debris on north brick wall where the lids for drinks are stored at rear.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Detail clean,organize rear kitchen food prep area,dry storage rooms and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage also elevate all stored items 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in basins of 3 compartment sink,grease trap box not maintained oozing out grease on the right side of said box. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violation(s) not corrected from inspection report#634246 dated:08/11/2011. 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING, AND CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELVING, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 11/11/2011 33 All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVING, COOKING STOVES AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS, TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,ALL SURFACES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, AND REAR KITCHEN AREA 11/11/2011 34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES 11/11/2011 35 The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 11/11/2011 36 Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS, REAR KITCHEN AREA 11/11/2011 Must correct all noted violations by 1/4/13. Serious violation 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must provide,maintain a splashguard at exposed handsink at rear kitchen-food prep area,Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Must remove peeling debris on north brick wall where the lids for drinks are stored at rear.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must repair slow draining at handsink inside the womens toilet room.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Detail clean,organize rear kitchen food prep area,dry storage rooms and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage also elevate all stored items 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.

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 REPAINT/REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING, AND CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELVING, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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 DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVING, COOKING STOVES AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS, TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,ALL SURFACES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, AND REAR KITCHEN 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 UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES

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 CLEAN/REPAIR WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS, REAR KITCHEN AREA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT INSTALLED,CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,SHELVING,FAN COVERS,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK,COOKING STOVES AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,ALL SURFACES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,WINDOW SILLS,Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING DEBRI ON WALLS ALONG REAR DRY STORAGE AREA-MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULB ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN IS MISSING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT REAR KITCHEN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF CLUTTER ALONG VOID SPACE OF REAR WALK-IN-COOLER,WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE.

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.FOUND FRONT FOOD PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING,VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.

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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.

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.FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY NOT RODENT PROOFED.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION FREPORT#159912 7/15/09 NOT CORRECTED #32 SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 3 COMP SINK,EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REA;REPLACE BROKEN COOLER DOOR GASKET AT FRONT COOLER.#33 INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,FAN GUARDS,CONDENSERS OF COOLERS NEED CLEANING-MUST DETAIL CLEAN.#34 FLOOR GROUTING IN REAR COOKING AREA/DISHROOM,BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM(BY REAR EXIT DOOR).#35 WALLS AROUND FRONT HANDSINK NEED CLEANING REPAIRED TO SMOOTH SURFACE.#40 MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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.LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.

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.FOUND FRONT FOOD PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING,VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.

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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.