Food Safety Report: La Villita Restaurant, 3322 W 26th St, Chicago, Il, USA.

3324 West 26th Street, Chicago, 60623 Illinois, United States

Report date: Dec 6, 2022
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers of food items not properly labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk items not in original container with common name and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 100 mouse droppings scattered throughout rear prep area: on and underneath shelving, on floor stand mixer, behind cooling units. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, sanitize all areas, and inform pest control of activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed containers of cooked beans in walk-in cooler uncovered underneath rusty shelving. Instructed person in charge to properly cover and protect food from potential contamination

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler training certificates on site for food handler employee. Instructed person in charge to direct food handler employees to obtain training and retain certificates on site.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violations from report #2511062 dated:6/2/21 not corrected: #10 observed no handwashing signs at front handsink in main prep area and in dishwashing area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. #47 observed aluminum foil used as liner on cooking equipment and on shelves in main prep area. Instructed manager to remove all aluminum foil from cooking equipment and shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. #53 observed no covered waste receptacle in womens toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain. #48 observed no sink stoppers for 3 compartment sink at time of inspection. Instructed to provide adequate sink stoppers to fill 3 compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to bring all listed violations into compliance and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov