LA PULQUERIA

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, BUT IS MISSING SOME EQUIPMENT AND DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED VARIETY OF FOOD PREPARED/COOKED IE.RICE, REFRIED BEANS, CHICKEN, ETC.NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER DATE MARKING/LABEL TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WHEN FOOD IS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR BELOW FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DISCLOSURE(*) AND REMINDER BY USING BROCHURES, MENU STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SOME BAKERY ROLLS PRE-PACKAGED BUT NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL THE BAKERY ITEMS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN, MAINTAIN. ALSO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELF/UNDER THE MICROWAVE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDE CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO STALLS IN THE LADIES ROOM WITHOUT COVERS, INSTRUCTED THE RECEPTACLES IN THE LADIES STALLS MUST HAVE A COVER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CLUTTED IN THE REAR YARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE IN 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERIOR NOT CLEANED WITH DARK REDDISH BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BARRIER AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PUBLIC IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AT DISH MACHINE OR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A PEST CONTROL COMPANY LICENSED BY IDPH. ALSO, OBSERVED 6 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING OR SERVING FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS STORED IN THE FREEZER. MUST STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE ELEVATOR PIT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT STORED UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST STORE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND NONWORKING COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND 2ND FLOOR.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. THERE IS AN OPEN WINDOW TO THE FOOD PREP AREA WEST WALL. MUST INSTALL A WINDOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST PAINT THE DRYWALL IN THE CORNER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES ALONG THE WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPLACED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE DISCONNECTED PIPING TO THE URINAL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND NONWORKING COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND 2ND FLOOR.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED BEHIND THE BAR WHERE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS INSTALLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REFINISH THE FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST PAINT THE DRYWALL IN THE CORNER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES ALONG THE WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MOP SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AND CONNECTED IN THE PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND NONWORKING COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND 2ND FLOOR.