EL PAISA LOUNGE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Liquor

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: PREMISES BAGGING ICE AND OFFERING FOR SALE, UNAPPROVED SOURCE, NO LABELS, NO LICENSE ON SITE FOR SUCH. ICE MACHINE ON PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOCE ICE MACHINE AND INSTD TO PROVIDE ICE FROM APPROVED LICENSED SOURCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B CRITICAL. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON CASH REGISTER. MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN STORAGE CABINETS. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OF PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND HAVE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.