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Food Safety Report: La Lena Restaurant, W North Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.
5 years ago •source chicago.gov • business
3758 West North Avenue, Chicago, 60647 Illinois, United States
Report date: Jun 16, 202022. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 2 door prep cooler. Observed soup at 50. 2f, pork at 46. 4f, beef at 48. 7f, and shredded lettuce at 46. 7f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 40# of food worth $200. Priority 7-38-005. No citation issued.
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory disclosure provided on the menu for all required items which can be ordered raw or undercooked. Management instructed to disclose all foods on the menu which can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to the reminder statement on the menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed the two door prep cooler with an air temperature of 44. 6f. Management instructed to repair and maintain the prep cooler below 41f. Priority 7-38-005. No citation issued.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100 live small flies on the walls and ceiling in the food prep, bar and storage areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). No citation issued.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the interior of the microwaves.
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed a hole in the ceramic hand washing sink in the women's washroom in the bar area. Management instructed to replace the hand washing sink.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: replace the water damaged ceiling tiles in the bar area.
Source: chicago.gov
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