LAS ISLAS MARIAS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS IN FOLDER WITHOUT A DATE RECORDED WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER IN SAME TRAY LOCATED IN SLIDING COOLER. OBSERVED RAW ITEMS WERE PORTIONED IN BAGS WHICH WERE TOUCHING AND BLOOD DRIPPING FROM BAGS WHILE STORED IN SAME TRAY. INSTRUCTED TO USE SEPERATE EQUIPMENT FOR EACH FOOD ITEM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP SITTING IN WATER IN 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER OF 70.0F OR BELOW OR IN ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION OF 41.0F 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR, SPICES)WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN LOCATED AT BAR. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT BEING USED.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES AT PREP LINE IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

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 CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES AT PREP LINE IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

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.