LAS ISLAS MARIAS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA,1,2 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREAS,TOILET ROOMS HAND SINKS UNDER CITY PRESSURE.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW,OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER POP & LIQUOR STORAGE SHELF.ALSO APPX."3/4-1"GAP ON PARKING LOT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM,TOP AND SIDE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOOR,PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND MAINTAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/14/17.(SERIOUS 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: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH,FOOD DBERIS AND BOXES PILED UP ON TOP OF DUMPSTER AND OVER FLOWING AND ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER.GARBAGE TRUCK ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AND HAULED AWAY TRASH AND EMPLOYEES HELP REMOVE TRASH AND BOXES FROM GROUND AND CLEANED AREA AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPA RED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS,CEVICHE,FISH,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:08 P.M.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1995819 3/17/17 NOT CORRECTED.#30-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#32-MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,ALL SINKS,SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#34-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM UNDER COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR MATS.#35-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS AND CEILING PANELS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGOUT,WALK IN COOLER VENTILATION UNIT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL OVER 3- COMP SINK.#40-MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLERS.#41-MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES INSIDE OF OUTSIDE STORAGE CONTAINER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 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: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR GLASS ON 3- DOOR REAR REACH IN COOLER.

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: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR 2 & 3 COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD,DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM CEILING IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES IN DINING AREAAND REAR PREP AREA.

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: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR 2 & 3 COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD,DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM CEILING IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES IN DINING AREAAND REAR PREP AREA.

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.