SU CASA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE A CARD BOARD BOX. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.MUST PROVIDE.

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: FOUND THE LOWER STAINLESS STEEL SHEET METAL PANEL OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR LOOSE AT CORNERS.MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING,AS WELL AS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE LIQUOR ROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT BROKEN AND WITH HOLES AT THE LOWER LEFT HAND SIDE AND IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO FOUND THE EXTERIOR BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALK-IN COOLER CRACKED AND RUSTED WITH ROUGH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO HAVE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND THE EXTERIOR PIPE OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX AT THE FLOOR AS WELL AS THE FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND EXCESSIVE BURNT GREASE ACCUMULATION AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND CRUMBLING/LOOSE BRICKS WITH GAPS AND HOLES WHILE VISUALLY INSPECTING THE EXTERIOR PORTION OF THE RESTAURANT BUILDING WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRUMBLING BRICKS AND HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND CRUMBLING/LOOSE BRICKS WITH GAPS AND HOLES WHILE VISUALLY INSPECTING THE EXTERIOR PORTION OF THE RESTAURANT BUILDING WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRUMBLING BRICKS AND HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST MAINTAIN.

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.