LA FIESTA RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CHOPPING RAW ONIONS. ONIONS WERE BEING CUT TO ADD TO GUACAMOLE A READY TO EAT ITEM. ONIONS WERE DISCARDED AND FOOD HANDLER WAS INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD AND UTENSIL, HE WAS ALSO INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND DISHMACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA NOT SANITIZING. GLASSWARE IN MACHINE AT TIME OF TESTING. MANAGER TRIED TO CORRECT MACHINE. MACHINE HAD 0 PPM SANITIZER AT RINSE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTD BY THE CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP AT CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: PLATEWARE AT HOT LINE MUST BE INVERTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FOOD PIECES FALLING ON CLEAN PLATEWARE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: POP IN THE BOX SHELF HOLDER IN FRONT BAR AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FRONT BAR AREA SHELVES, TABLE TOPS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF CONTAINER AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOP OF CONTAINER AND GROUND TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF CONTAINER AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOP OF CONTAINER AND GROUND TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.