LA CASA DEL PUEBLO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING, PUTTING ON GLOVES, SOME USING HAND SANITIZERS, BUT NONE OF THEM PROPERLY WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, TOUCHING CLEAN UTENSILS, TOUCHING THEIR BODY, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: THE REAR AND FRONT HAND WASHING SINKS HAD NO SOAP (THE REAR HAD HAND SANITIZER) FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AND MAINTAINING WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED LAYING IN THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE TOP SURFACE OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN. -THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER ARE RUSTY. THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA PAINT IS CHIPPED AND HAS RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY, PEELING RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE TOILET IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM IS IN NEED OF SOME DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE CORNER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON THE BASEMENT/1ST FL WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

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: GRAFFITTI ON THE WALLS, CEILING, HAND DRYING DEVICE AND MIRROR IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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: MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT FIXED AND MAINTAIN WORKING VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLER FREEZER HAS NO LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN FREEZER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLER FREEZER HAS NO LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN FREEZER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.