PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
LAS FUENTES Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
August 18, 2020
Complaint Re-Inspection
License #12575
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED TWO PREP TABLES ON TOP OF EACH A CHEESE SHREDDER, AND A LIME JUICE MACHINE AND MULTIPLE SEASONINGS IN USED, REPACKED CONTAINERS TO SEASON FOODS: SALT, PEPPER AND HERBS, ETC. MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT MENTIONED AREA OR REMOVE ALL PREP TABLES, SEASONS AND BOTH MENTIONED UNITS TO A LOCATION WERE HANDWASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN SEMI-CLOSED; KITCHEN PREP AREA DOOR WIDE OPENED,ALSO FRONT DOORS WIDE OPENED.NEED KEEP DOOR AND WINDOW CLOSED OR PROVIDE SCREEN MASH LESS THAN 1/4 INCH.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN SEMI-CLOSED; KITCHEN PREP AREA DOOR WIDE OPENED,ALSO FRONT DOORS WIDE OPENED.NEED KEEP DOOR AND WINDOW CLOSED OR PROVIDE SCREEN MASH LESS THAN 1/4 INCH.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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