LAS ISLAS MARIAS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS LINE AREA, AS WELL AS ON THE WIRE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAINT, REFINISH, OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY EQUIPMENT SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, CORROSION-RESISTANT, 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A PIPE LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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 FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH ROOM, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING INSIDE THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN OPENING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

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 FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH ROOM, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING INSIDE THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN OPENING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

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.