LA MALINCHE COFFEE HOUSE LLC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE COFFEE GRINDER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND AT THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR BOTH.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE WALK WAY THAT LEADS TO THE GARBAGE AREA WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF WEEDS AND SHRUBBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AND MAINTAIN AN EASY ACCESS TO THE REAR GARBAGE AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE WALK WAY THAT LEADS TO THE GARBAGE AREA WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF WEEDS AND SHRUBBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AND MAINTAIN AN EASY ACCESS TO THE REAR GARBAGE AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.