LAS FUENTES Fails 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: OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT IN THE ONION STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. OBSERVED THE SIDE DOOR TO THE KITCHEN PROPPED OPEN DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED, OR PROVIDE A SCREEN FOR THE DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE DISH RACK TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE TORTILLA CHIP STORAGE BINS. OBSERVED A METAL STRAINER WITH SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE DUE TO DENTING AND CREASING. OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE COOK LINE TO HAVE DEEP, DARK STAINED MARKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THESE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE CENTER OF THE SOUTH PORTION OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES AND TO REPAIR ANY LEAKS, IF NECESSARY. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OILY RESIDUE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOK LINE COOLER AND HOT BAR. ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE FILE STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED APPROX. 1 SQ. FT. AREA OF WALL AND BASEBOARD ARE DAMAGED TO THE LEFT OF THE DISHMACHINE. OBSERVED APPROX. 10 INCH STRETCH OF CEILING IS CRACKED AND DETACHING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED TILE AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.

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: OBSERVED APPROX. 1 SQ. FT. AREA OF WALL AND BASEBOARD ARE DAMAGED TO THE LEFT OF THE DISHMACHINE. OBSERVED APPROX. 10 INCH STRETCH OF CEILING IS CRACKED AND DETACHING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED TILE AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.

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.