LA CHOZA MEXICAN GRILL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED INTERIOR OF 3-DOOR FREEZER ICED WITH FOOD PARTICULATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW CLEAN AND SANITIZE 3-DOOR FREEZER. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK NEEDS CLEANING.INSTRUCTED MANAGENT TO CLEAN. FRYER CABINET AT FRYER AT HOT LINE IN KITCHEN GREASY WITH FOOD PARTICULATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FRYER CABINET.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING PANELS MISSING AROUND HOT LINE HOOD AND STAINED CEILING PANEL OVER TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT SOUTH WALL AT KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANELS IN THE KITCHEN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN DINEING ROOM,UNDER HOT LINE HOOD ALSO BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDER HOTLINE HOOD IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SHIELDS AND LIGHTS FOR HOOD AND DINING ROOM.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN DINEING ROOM,UNDER HOT LINE HOOD ALSO BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDER HOTLINE HOOD IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SHIELDS AND LIGHTS FOR HOOD AND DINING ROOM.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.