LAS FUENTES Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLLERS. MUST LABEL AND DATE ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RSUTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-INCOOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKER RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

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: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FAN INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES PREP COOLERS AND MICROWAVE MUST CLEAN 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: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE.

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 DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSETVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALLED AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA, BAR AND IN BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA, BAR AND IN BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.