LAS ISLAS MARIAS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND PACKAGES OF RAW FISH SUBMERGED IN WATER WITH NO RUNNING WATER, THAWING, IN THE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. FOUND TWO LARGE CONTAINERS OF FROZEN SHRIMP AND OCTOPUS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE KITCHEN AREA; 1 ON THE PREP LINE HANDWASHING SINK AND 1 ON THE STORAGE RACK USED FOR CLEAN DISH STORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA - UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELF TO BE MADE OF DAMAGED, UNSEALED WOOD. ALSO OBSERVED A HEAVY, MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP ON THE WOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE OR CLEAN AND REFINISH SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRYER LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE GRILL. FOUND SLIME AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR. FOUND GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES USED THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OUT OF THE TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MENS RESTROOM NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND OLD FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND OLD FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.