LA FIESTA RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. MARGARITA MIX UNIT STORED IN WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO RAW CHICKEN HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP ON MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITZE ENTIRE SYSTEM. UNIT IS BEGINNING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPSRTMENT OF HEALTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) CITATION ISSUED. FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. 3 DIFFERANT SES OF DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: FRONT AND 2 SIDE DOORS. MUST PROTECT ALL OUTER OPENINGS. 1/8" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS WITH LIGHT AVAILABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL DOORS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 9-17-10 REPT#413608 NOT CORRECTED. #32 RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE MUST REMOVE, #33 FANS WITH DUST BUILD UP MUST CLEAN, #35 FAN COVERS IN COOLERS AND CEILINGS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN. ALL PREVIOUS MINORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIUOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND FOOD BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES. FLOORS IN LIQOUR STORAGE IN NEED OF FINISHING. COVING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 2 FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. LEAKING VENTILATION NEEDED IN BOTH MENS ROOMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 2 FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. LEAKING VENTILATION NEEDED IN BOTH MENS ROOMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.