LAS ISLAS MARIAS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON COOK LINE HANDLING FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, NO GLOVES BEING WORN, AND NO UTENSILS BEING USED TO PICK UP FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AT ONCE, PREVIOUS INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES AND USE UTENSILS TO HANDLE FOODS, BARE HANDS ARE NOT ALLOWED, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT SIDE DOOR AND REAR DOOR BY KITCHEN AREA NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUT SIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, TRASH AND DEBRIS ALL AROUND GARBAGE AREA, AND GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, GREASE ALL ON TOP OF CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 01/26/2015 , INSPECTION REPORT # 1522316, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE SEAMS AND BLACK STAIN.------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT PIECE OF RAW WOOD UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE SODA/WATER GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR. 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BEHIND BAR, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, DISH RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AND IN BAR AREA, PREP SHELVES IN REAR COOKING AREA, STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND BAR COUNTER, KNIFE RACK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE IN REAR PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE BINS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND LOWER PANEL. 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR AROUND BAR AREA.--------MUST REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR AREA. 04/26/2015 35 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND STAIN THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.---------MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALL BEHIND/ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 38 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AND IN BAR AREA.----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET/SPRAYER NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. 40 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.--------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ND REORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 01/26/2015 , INSPECTION REPORT # 1522316, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE SEAMS AND BLACK STAIN.------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT PIECE OF RAW WOOD UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE SODA/WATER GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR. 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BEHIND BAR, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, DISH RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AND IN BAR AREA, PREP SHELVES IN REAR COOKING AREA, STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND BAR COUNTER, KNIFE RACK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE IN REAR PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE BINS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND LOWER PANEL. 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR AROUND BAR AREA.--------MUST REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR AREA. 04/26/2015 35 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND STAIN THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.---------MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALL BEHIND/ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 38 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AND IN BAR AREA.----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET/SPRAYER NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. 40 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.--------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ND REORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 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.