REST Y TAQUERIA LA JUSTICIA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED NO 90 DAY SHELL FISH TAGS IN PLACE WITH 5LBS. FRESH CLAM AND 9LBS. FRESH OYSTERS IN REAR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PANS.MUST PROVIDE SHELL FISH TAGS WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL FINISHED.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.14LBS.$18.(CRITICAL 7-38-005B2)

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPX.15LBS OF COOKED ASSORTED TAMALES SUCH AS STRAWBERRY- 118.2F,PORK- 127.8F,CHICKEN- 114.8F,ETC) INSIDE OF A CAMBRO ON TABLE IN DINING AREA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.15LBS.$10.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED 10LBS. RICE STORED IN A REUSED PLASTIC BUCKET THAT STATES (HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION CORROSIVE),20LBS.COOKED PICKLED PEPPERS IN A REUSED PLASTIC BUCKET OF(DISH SANITIZING SOLUTION) AND 2-10LBS BEANS IN A REUSED PLASTIC BUCKET OF (RINSE ADDITIVE SOLUTION) ON LOWER SHELVES OF FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN 1ST FL . PREP AREA AND BASEMENT .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD.OBSERVED 1LB.PORK DRYING ON FOILED PIPES HANGING FROM CEILING IN MOTOR ROOM.APPX.51LBS.$51.50. ALSO,OBSERVED 2- FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.STRIPS WERE REMOVED FROM PREP AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON RADIATOR LEDGE BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE,ON ALL FOOD AND PAPER SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT,METER CLOSET ALONG LEDGE,ADDITIONAL STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS,MOTOR ROOM ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,ON LEDGE IN LOCKER ROOM,CASHIER AREA-ON LEDGE,BAR AREA-ON FLOOR NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR.1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.ALSO.APPX.6-8 PIECES OF RODENT POISON ON FLOOR IN FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE,MOTOR ROOM.APPX.10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE,IN STAFF TOILETROOM.APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/25/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)DROPPINGS.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AND RUST FROM LIDS ON CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND RUSTY OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LIDS ARE BROKEN AND DAMAGED ON SOME CHEST FREEZERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT OR APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW AND PAINTED SHELVING UNITS IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM LOWER SHELF IN BEER COOLER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN FRONT PREP AREA,UNDER FRYER,HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER MOPSINK.MUST MAKE FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS IN DINING AREA NEAR BOOTH SEAT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS AT FRAME OF BRICK EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,WALL NEAR BASEMENT GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION VENT NOT WORKING IN STAFF BASEMENT TOILETROOM,MISSING TOILET TANK LID IN WOMEN'S,SUMP PUMP LID NEEDS TO COVER COMPLETELY,EXTENSION ON DRAIN LINE PIPE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM TO DRAIN,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION VENT NOT WORKING IN STAFF BASEMENT TOILETROOM,MISSING TOILET TANK LID IN WOMEN'S,SUMP PUMP LID NEEDS TO COVER COMPLETELY,EXTENSION ON DRAIN LINE PIPE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM TO DRAIN,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM

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.