LA VILLA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLD UNIT AT TO-GO PREP AREA (ROAST BEEF 47.1F, CHICKEN 46.5F, STEAK 48.1F). INSTRUCTED OWNER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS, $170 WORTH OF PRODUCTS.PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS.

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 & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND DISCOLORED SURFACE ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGOUT FACILITY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR EFFECTIVE CLEANING.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND COLD HOLD UNITS AT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINING FOR STORAGE OF OIL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NONABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED RECEPTABLES WITHOUT COVERS IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN MAIN DINING AREA AND UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS IN BASEMENT AND DELIVERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. 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 FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. 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.