LAS ISLAS MARIAS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT AND ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

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: CLEAN THE BAR AREA DRINK MACHINE AND NOZZLES AND UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE AND LEGS.

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: CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS HAS GREASE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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: REMOVE DUST FROM BASEMENT BATHROOM VENT FAN. FOUND EXHAUST FAN LOWERS IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORE ROOM IT HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON IT.

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: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SOME ARE DUSTY. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BARS PREP AREA SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN TURNED ON.

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: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. LIQUOR STORAGE AREA ELEVATE ARTICLES.

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: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. LIQUOR STORAGE AREA ELEVATE ARTICLES.

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.