PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
LA FIESTA RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
November 16, 2020
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License #41725
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF APPROX 1-LB OF COOKED CHORIZO AT 47.0F, AND APPROX 41-LBS OF 46.0F HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $15.00-COS.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX 1/4 INCH. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX 1/4 INCH. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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