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LAS AMERICAS APARTMENTS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Golden diner

LAS AMERICAS APARTMENTS (AKA: RACINE APARTMENT) 1611 S RACINE AVE, CHICAGO 60608 Golden Diner
September 12, 2013 Canvass License #2225421
3
Total Violations
3
Critical

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #2
CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REGULAR NON COMERCIAL REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER NOT KEEPING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. REFRIGERATOR READING 54.8*F NEED TO KEEP FOOD PRODUCT 40*F OR BELOW, FREEZER READING 41*F NEED TO KEEP FOOD PRODUCT 0*F OR BELOW. NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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.
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME NEED TO PROVIDE.
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.
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME NEED TO PROVIDE.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections