LA RICA MICHOACANA NEVERIA, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE OFF; INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLERS AT 40F OR BELOW, FREEZERS 0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: BOTTOM AREA OF EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, DOOR HAS LARGE OPENINGS/HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RODENT PROOFED. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK; INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND PROVIDE LOG BOOK UPON RE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR CEILING AT REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT. LARGE OPENING ON SOUTH WALL INSIDE MOP CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL SEAL OPENING.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR WASHROOM DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR DOORS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR WASHROOM DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR DOORS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.