LA IGUANITA RESTAURANT, INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELF NEAR STOVE CONTAINING RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE 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: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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: OBSERVED WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN BEHIND HANDSINK, MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN WITH GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN ALL WALLS 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTIAN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS. CHECK TEMPERATURES REGULARLY

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTIAN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS. CHECK TEMPERATURES REGULARLY

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.