Food Safety Report: Las Islas Marias, 3243 N Pulaski Rd , Chicago, Il, USA.

3243 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, 60641 Illinois, United States

Report date: Apr 7, 2022
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed food handler plating ready to eat tcs food open half-shell oysters to be served raw to consumers with bare hands. Instructed person in charge that all ready to eat foods cannot come in contact with bare hands and gloves or other means must be used. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing sign at sink for handwashing in kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to post and maintain signage.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed build-up of slimy black substance on interior of ice machine dripping into ice for human consumption. Instructed person in charge to clean, sanitize and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed fish in sink improperly thawing at room temperature. Instructed person in charge to properly thaw in cooler or under running cold water.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed multiple food storage containers throughout kitchen prep area not identified with common name on label. Instructed person in charge to label all food storage containers with common name of product.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloth laying on cutting board between use. Instructed person in charge that wiping cloths must be stored in sanitation solution when not in use.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed knives stored between wall and handsink in bar area. Instructed person in charge that utensils not in use must be properly stored in sanitary manner.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single use plastic silverware in customer frequented area. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain in controlled area.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed peeling and hanging gasket on prep cooler door, and 2-door sliding cooler door. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed microwave in bar area and kitchen area with build up of debris. Instructed person in charge to clean, sanitize and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed no backflow prevention device at ice machine. Must install backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed pipe under 2-compartment sink leaking, observed duct tape placed on leaking areas. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain pipe with proper materials.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed excessive boxes and containers on floor throughout kitchen. Instructed person in charge to elevate, detail clean and organize, and remove all unnecessary articles from kitchen area for the prevention of pest harborage.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed the following core violations from report #2510519 dated may 28, 2021:#47 observed deep grooves and extremely discolored cutting board at prep cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain. #47 observed dust on fan guards in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain. #55 observed grease and food particle build up under cooking equipment, under 3 compartment sink and behind hot holding unit. #56 observed one burned out lightbulb under hood in prep area. Must replace and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090,citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov