LA CONDESA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL PIPE AND WALL BY THE PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMEN SINK AT BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PLASTIC BAG TIED AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPATMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROPER REPAIR IT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RAW WOOD SHELVES BY THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN SURFACE IS POROUS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESS GREASE ON TOP GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT, OBSERVED GREASE DRIIPED FROM UNIT ON THE FLOOR.INTSRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN AND NOT SEALED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,RESEAL.BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE SIDE DOOR NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO RESAL.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: GREEN PEELING PAINT ON WOOD BY THE DISPLAY PREP COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT BLACK DUST ON CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: GREEN PEELING PAINT ON WOOD BY THE DISPLAY PREP COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT BLACK DUST ON CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.