LA COCINA MEXICAN GRILL, LLC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 3-BUCKET CONTAINERS,APPROX 120-LBS OF COOKED PINTO BEANS PREPARED YESTERDAY ,(12-14-16) MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TEMPERATURES OF 45.0F,47.7F AND 48.3F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. BEANS REMOVED AND DISCARDED .APPROX COST $100.00,CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABLED/DATED.MUST INSTALL

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND PREPARED FOODS,(TAMALES,ETC) STORED INSIDE FREEZER IN GROCERY BAGS.MUST REMOVE.MUST ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL

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: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL

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.