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

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER FOR 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOOD PACKAGED ON SITE FOR SALE MUST HAVE A LABEL,NAME OF THE PRODUCT, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, INGREDIENTS, AND NOTED FOOD ALLERGENS ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL (NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

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: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE TUBES/PIPES IN THE REAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE TUBES/PIPES IN THE REAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST 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.