LA AMISTAD INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR BEING USED NOT TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. OPEN AND TORN MESH SCREEN WITH OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE SIDES. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREENED DOOR, NO HOLES IN SCREENS OR OPENINGS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED A WOODEN BLOCK BEING USED IN BETWEEN COOKS LINE COOLERS AS A KNIFE HOLDER. WOOD CUT WITH DEEP GROOVES AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST PROVIDE A WASHABLE KNIFE HOLDER AND REMOVE WOOD.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR OF BOTH COOKS LINE COOLERS NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ENTRANCE WAY WOODEN ARCHES TO THE REAR DISH AREA AND REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----FLOORS UNDER THE REAR PREP METAL RACK SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ENTRANCE WAY WOODEN ARCHES TO THE REAR DISH AREA AND REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----FLOORS UNDER THE REAR PREP METAL RACK SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.