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MAMA LUNA RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MAMA LUNA RESTAURANT 5109 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO 60639 Restaurant
February 9, 2022 Complaint License #2658917
8
Total Violations
5
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS AND TO ONLY USE MOP SINK FOR INTENDED PURPOSE.
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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO SOAP AT THE PIZZA PREP ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN COOKS LINE/DISH AREA; HANDWASHING SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED DUE TO PLUMBING ISSUE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TEMPORARILY USE ALTERNATIVE SINK FOR HANDWASHING.
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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND THE DOUGH PREP ROOM HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH LARGE DOUGH MIXING EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF SINK, AND A HOSE LEADING FROM OUTSIDE ATTACHED TO THE SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND EQUIPMENT AND KEEP HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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.
Violation #22
CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED PORK AT 45F AND ROAST BEEF AT 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Violation #25
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND STANDING DIRTY WATER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR KEG COOLER IN THE BAR. MUST 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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND STANDING DIRTY WATER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR KEG COOLER IN THE BAR. MUST 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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