LAS ISLAS MARIAS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DUMPSTER LID NOT CLOSING/OPEN, INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR NEW LID/OR DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED THRU BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER, AND ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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: OBSERVED THE REAR FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/KEEP FLOOR DRY.

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: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM WITH GRAFFITI, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT CEILING. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND ONE BURNER STOVE.WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN/PAINT REMOVED, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/RECAULK. CLEAN DINING AREA LIGHT SHIELDS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM WITH GRAFFITI, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT CEILING. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND ONE BURNER STOVE.WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN/PAINT REMOVED, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/RECAULK. CLEAN DINING AREA LIGHT SHIELDS.

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.