Food Safety Report: La Altena, 8827 S Escanaba Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

8827 South Escanaba Avenue, Chicago, 60617 Illinois, United States

Report date: Oct 10, 2024
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed hot tcs food displayed for service at improper temperature: 5 packs of tamales (98. 8f-113. 8f) on front counter and carnitas (114. 6f-118f) under heat lamp. Instructed manager to discard. All hot tcs food must maintain 135f or above during preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed packaged food items not properly labeled with ingredients and displayed for customer service. Instructed manager to properly label all packaged items with ingredients, business name, address, etc

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor and inside cardboard trays near chip display rack. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed live cat inside cardboard tray next to canned peppers in basement dry storage area. Instructed manger to remove live cat from premises. Priority foundation 7-40-060 citation issued

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor to protect from contamination.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed bowl used as dispensing utensil in bulk salsa container. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils to prevent bare hand contact.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed multi-use containers stored inside utility sink. Instructed manager to remove, properly wash, rinse and sanitize all food equipment and utensils in 3-compartment sink.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed deep grooved and stained cutting boards in basement prep area. Instructed manager to replace cutting boards and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed raw wood surfaces around hand washing sink in basement prep area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed unused articles and equipment stored outside near walk-in coolers and freezer. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed large burner in basement with no ventilation hood. Instructed manager to store all cooking equipment under ventilation hood or remove from premises.

Source: chicago.gov