LA CECINA 4 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A MINOR SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURES ON THE BREAKFAST ITEMS SIDE OF THE MENU FOR THE PHYSICAL MENUS AND THE ONLINE MENU. OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON THE BREAKFAST ONLINE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ASTREIK ON THE BREAKFAST EGG ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD AN ASTREIK NEXT TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER THAT IS PRESENTLY ON THE PHYSICAL MENU AND ADD THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE ONLINE BREAKFAST MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14(B) OBSERVED IN THE USE OF WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED: ALL WIPING CLOTHS FOR EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NOT STORED ON TOP OF THE CUTTING BOARDS.

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: 3-304.12 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN AN ICE BIN WITHOUT THE HANDLE ABOVE THE ICE BIN CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SCOOP HANDLE UPRIGHT TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS BEING RE-USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. OBSERVED SINGLE-USE CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLATTOP GRILL AS WELL AS INSIDE THE FRYER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND A BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS ON THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS (BAG OF ONION, BAG OF BEANS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR 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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER AND TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER AND TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.