LAS BRISAS DEL MAR Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: SOME LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FRYERS, CABINET UNDERNEATH HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THEM.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.

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: SOME CEILING TILES ARE WATER STAINED IN REAR AREA AND IN THE BANQUET HALL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.

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: SOME CEILING TILES ARE WATER STAINED IN REAR AREA AND IN THE BANQUET HALL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.

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.