LA MICHOAKANA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED A DISPLAY FREEZER CASE, LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA, THAT HOLDS PALETAS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING INGREDIENTS, FACILITY NAME, AND LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON SAID PRODUCT IN DISPLAY FREEZER CASE AND MAINTAIN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ABOVE PALETA MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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 MINOR ICE CREAM BUILD UP ON PALETA MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 IN THE ENTIRE FACILITY IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME LIGHT BULBS WITHOUT A LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR SAID LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CASES OF JUICE AND SODA STORED ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CASES OF JUICE AND SODA STORED ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.