TAMALES EMMA LA CHAPARRITA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN GROCERY AREA CONTAINING TCS FOOD (EGGS ) AND BEVERAGES. MUST MAINTAIN

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE DARK STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK CUTS ON-PREMISE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES THAT ARE ABLE TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS OF PREMISE. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS OF PREMISE. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.