LAS AMERICAS FOOD& LIQUOR INC.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR METAL EXIT DOOR OF THE ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA NOT ADEQUATELY RODENT PROOF. THE DOOR HAS GAP GREATER THEN 1/4". MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AROUND,UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. NOTED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR BY THE REAR ICE CHEST. MUST SEAL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING/WORN TILES IN FRONT REAR ICE FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO EPLACE.ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN FRONT REAR WALK-IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING TILE IN FRONT OF BAG ICE FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHSIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER,WORN CUTTING BOARD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN MILK COOLER AND SERVICE COUNTER,SAW MACHINE,PREP TABLE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND SALES FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES .MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRESLEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS IN LOWER VANITY OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,IN 1ST FL. LIQUOR STORAGE AREA UNDER BEER PALLETS,IN REAR STORAGE UNDER POP DISPLAY,IN ADDITIONAL REAR POP STORAGE AREA ALONG LEDGE,IN BASEMENT ON TOP OF OLD FURNANCE AND ON LEDGES IN SAME AREA.ALSO REAR DOOR OPENING IN BRICK AND ALONG SIDE AND BOTTOM ,REAR WALLS NEAR GARBAGE AREA DOOR.ALSO SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES AND FLYING AROUND.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS AND WALLS.RCOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/1/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS ARE BEING SLICED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAM,TURKEY,BOLOGNA,ETC.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AND BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES .(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN BROKEN TO WHERE WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IT FLOWS THROUGH TO RIGHT COMPARTMENT.MUST WELD SINK AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER,WORN CUTTING BOARD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN MILK COOLER AND SERVICE COUNTER,SAW MACHINE,PREP TABLE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND SALES FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES .MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRESLEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE LIQUOR OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO 2ND FL.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Evidence or rodent activity found on the premises. Observed mice dropping-approximately 35 behind clutter along south wallbase of basement dry storage,beneath the 1st floor grocery display shelvings.The exhaust fan in the basement has 1 inch gap all around unit,rear north side exit door must be tight fitting all across the side/bottom. Instructed to rodent proof door and exhaust fan in the basement to prevent rodent and insect entry. Also, establishment does have pest control logbook on premises. Instructed to remove all rodent activity and have licensed pest control service the premises and provide logbook with all required documents include an updated IDPH license,a map locator to identify the pest control services provided for this food establishment. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While water is filled in the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink then released water coming up from the left and right compartments. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water and repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must provide a splashguard at exposed handsink at deli service area and seal all raw wooden surfaces throughout the premises using a non-toxic finish also, adequate working sink stoppers are needed for trhe 3 compartment sink.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: The following require a detail cleaning interior/exterior of coolers,shelvings beneath the front service counters,shelvings over the 3 compartment sink areas,interior bottom cabinets of the handsinks.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning including the basement storage area,rear liquor storage areas.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Must replace water stained ceiling tiles where noted to manager and patch any openings on walls and around plumbing/electrical pipes furnace room.Also,the walls where dry food articles are stored must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces where noted to the manager.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Must replace burnt-out light bulbs and provide shields to light fixtures where noted to manager.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must remove/maintain dusts accumulations on ventilation covers in the toilet rooms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Must provide,maintain visible thermometers for all refrigeration units.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Must detail,clean and organize the premises and remove unecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and proper store 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1170403 #18 NOT CORRECTED.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 10 LIVE DRAIN FLIES & HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND 1ST FL. & BASEMENT,FRONT,SIDE & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/22/12.(CRITICAL 7-42-090).OWNER HAD REPAIR PERSON TO PUT SWEEPS ON DOOR AT THIS TIME.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE KNIFES STORED IN BETWEEN PIPES & WALL IN MEAT DEPT

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER,MEAT COOLER STORED IN REAR LIQUOR AREA,WALL OUTLET COVERS,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SAW MACHINE,PREP TABLES & LEGS,MEAT SLICER,GARBAGE CAN LID,MILK COOLER,VANITY DOOR AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST FREEZER IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,WALL VENTS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOOR LEADING TO ADJACENT POP STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN LIQOUR STORAGE AREAS & WALK IN BEER COOLER

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE DRAINLINE IN MEAT COOLER IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT & MILK COOLER

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE & STORE CANDY & OTHER ARTICLES FROM STAIR CASE LEADING TO 2ND FL.FOR APARTMENTS.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY.OBSERVED 4 HEADS OF LETTUCE & 3 BELL PEPPERS ROTTEN IN PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT FOR SALE.MUST ROTATE STOCK DAILY.APPX.4LBS.$11.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE DRAIN FLIES & HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND 1ST FL. & BASEMENT,FRONT,SIDE & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO COPY OF STATE LICENSE IN LOG BOOK TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/15/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE READY TO EAT SLICING LUNCHEON MEATS ARE BEING SLICED AT THIS TIME .MUST PROVIDE A POST CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST REMOVE KNIFES STORED IN BETWEEN PIPES & WALL IN MEAT DEPT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER,MEAT COOLER STORED IN REAR LIQUOR AREA,WALL OUTLET COVERS,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SAW MACHINE,PREP TABLES & LEGS,MEAT SLICER,GARBAGE CAN LID,MILK COOLER,VANITY DOOR AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST FREEZER IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,WALL VENTS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOOR LEADING TO ADJACENT POP STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN LIQOUR STORAGE AREAS & WALK IN BEER COOLER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE DRAINLINE IN MEAT COOLER IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT & MILK COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE & STORE CANDY & OTHER ARTICLES FROM STAIR CASE LEADING TO 2ND FL.FOR APARTMENTS.

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 INTERIOR SHELVES OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS

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, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

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 REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE ALL EMPLOYEES BELONGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY