LOS MOLCAJETES RESTAURANT BAR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 HANDWASHING SINKS (WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK) WITH NO SOAP AVAILBLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE SOAP. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REFILL SOAP DISPENSERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.