LA LENA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FOR FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE ESPRESSO AND JUICE ARE SERVED WITH NO ACCESS TO HANDWASHING. SINK IS COMPLETELY BLOCKED BY A 2 DOOR REACH IN BEVERAGE COOLER. LARGE COOLER MUST BE REMOVED AND HAND SINK MUST REMAIN FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY OVER RAW VEGETABLES. MANAGER RELOCATED CHICKEN TO A BOTTOM SHELF AWAY FROM RAW FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL GASKETS ON FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE TORN. ALL GASKETS MUST BE REPLACED.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: COULD NOT LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST BE ABLE TO POINT BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OUT TO INSPECTOR ON WATER INTAKE LINE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: COULD NOT LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST BE ABLE TO POINT BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OUT TO INSPECTOR ON WATER INTAKE LINE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.