LAS ISLAS MARIAS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST WRITE DATE OF LAST PIECE OF SHELLFISH SOLD DIRECTLY ON SHELLFISH TAGS BEFORE FILING. MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS FOR 90 DAYS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND OUTSIDE OF SINKS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF GLASSWEAR ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, AND BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS INSIDE SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF CONDIMENTS. MUST USE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES ONLY, AND MUST STORE INSIDE FOOD WITH HANDLES FACING UP, OR IN A CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE ALL RESTROOMS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN COOKING AREA OF PREP. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES/PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF THAT HANDLES FOOD, INCLUDING PREP, COOKS, AND WAIT STAFF.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES/PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF THAT HANDLES FOOD, INCLUDING PREP, COOKS, AND WAIT STAFF.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.