Food Safety Report: Langosta Nayarita, 3118 W 59th St, Chicago, IL, USA.

3118 West 59th Street, Chicago, 60629 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 23, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handsink in employee restroom not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels in the employee washroom at the washbowl sink nor at the hand-sink in the customer mens restroom. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c).

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the rear two door refrigerator, such as 40lbs of shrimp at 60. 1f, 3lbs of ceviche at 59. 4f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 43lbs at $1100. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed menu with a footnote reminder statement on the menu and missing disclosure by astericks for related menu items. Instructed to provide both disclosure statement and reminder on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items offered (ex. Raw oysters, raw tuna, salmon etc. ). (refer to online cdph consumer advisory guide). Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed facility equipment for cold holding in disrepair. Noted two door refrigrator to be at improper at 55. 7f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and prep and areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and customer seating areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

Source: chicago.gov