LAS FUENTES Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT AND EXIT DOORS IN THE BANQUET HALL NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED,WITH 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER OF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER WENT OUT TO BUY A NEW DOOR SWEEP AND FIXED THE DOORS DURING INSPECTION. DOORS ARE NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTED LID OF THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM, MEN'S WASHROOM AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, (CAULKING WORN OUT).

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARD, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE TORTILLA CASE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND UNDER THE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL BOTTLE WATER CASES OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE THE BOTTLE WATER CASES. DRY THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BY THE WATER HEATER TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND UNDER THE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL BOTTLE WATER CASES OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE THE BOTTLE WATER CASES. DRY THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BY THE WATER HEATER TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE

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.