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

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON BOXES OF STOCK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE WALLS OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE BIN FOR THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON THE LEGS AND BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE THE TABLE OR PAINT OVER THE RUSTED SECTIONS.

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: THE DRAIN PIPE TO THE DIPPER WELL IS NOT CONNECTED. MUST REPAIR AND USE THE OTHER DIPPER WELL UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AND IN FRONT OF THE PREP COOLER.

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: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DEEP FRYER.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A COUNTERTOP DEEP FRYER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE THE DEEP FRYER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A COUNTERTOP DEEP FRYER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE THE DEEP FRYER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.