LA COCINA MEXICAN GRILL, LLC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED PORK AND CHICKEN TAMALES IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO COOKED TAMALES STORED INSDE GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THAT GROCERY BAGS ARE NOT ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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: OBSERVED UNCLEAN/ SOILED CARD BOARD ON LOWER SHELF OF RUSTY PREP TABLE .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD AND REPAIR RUSTY SHELF.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN/ SOILED CARD BOARD ON LOWER SHELF OF RUSTY PREP TABLE .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD AND REPAIR RUSTY SHELF.

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.