PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
LAS ISLAS MARIAS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
March 23, 2011
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License #1379458
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF TILAPIA FISH AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURE OF 73.1F IN WALK-IN COOLER. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. FISH DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $150.00 VALUE.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD IN BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR, OPEN SEAMS, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection