LAS ISLAS MARIAS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS PER MUNICIPAL CODE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 48229 DATED 03-19-2010. #32 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE/BEHIND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. #33 FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, UNDERNEATH PREP SHELVES, SHELVES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND MICROWAVE OVEN. #34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. #35 MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NOTED BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING BETWEEN 1 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK (DIVIDER) IN REAR AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE AND RUSTY EXTERIOR SURFACE OF METAL GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 2 DEAD LIGHTBULBS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.---------MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD WITH ENDCAPS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 2 DEAD LIGHTBULBS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.---------MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD WITH ENDCAPS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.