Food Safety Report: La Moreliana, West 25th Street, Chicago, IL, USA.

3600-3628 West 25th Street, Chicago, 60623 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jul 16, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no handwashing signage at handsinks located in prep/dishwashing areas. Instructed to provide.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: 4-301. 11 noted several cooling units are not working, including the in cooler (tag remains), only storing non-tcs foods stored inside at this time. Previously documented on initial report.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: 4-204. 112(b) noted missing thermometers inside all cooling units on the premises. Instructed to provide and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 observed piping attached underneath 3 compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: 5-501. 116 noted outside grease receptacle surfaces with accumulated grease buildup. Instructed to clean to prevent pest harborage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 13 observed excessive amounts of food and grease debris on floors in the rear prep area. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 17 observed missing and water-stained ceiling attachments in rear prep and grocery area on premise. Instructed to replace and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: 2-102. 13 instructed to provide food handler training certificates for all food employees. Must be maintained on-site for review.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13 (b:3) observed previous priority foundation violations not corrected from report #2596937 on 7/2/24. They are as follows: 36) no metal stem thermometer on site for testing internal food temperatures. Instructed to provide and maintain. 36)no metal stem thermometer on site for testing internal temperatures of food. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 38)observed evidence of pest activity on the premise during the time of inspection. Noted approximately 30 live large black flies flying throughout butcher prep area, in rear prep area on prep table surfaces, and throughout rear prep area on freezer unit and stored dried kitchenware. Noted approximately 100 small rodent droppings scattered on the flothe walk-in-out walk-in cooler, shelving units in rear prep, and behind equipment in said space. Instructed to contact pest control for service, clean, and sanitize all said areas. Must eliminate activity. 48)no chemical test strips on site during the time of the inspection. Instructed to correct and maintain. Priority violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov