Food Safety Report: Las Islitas Seafood & Mexican Restaurant, 2446 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

2446 South Western Avenue, Chicago, 60608 Illinois, United States

Report date: Nov 2, 2020
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 2-102. 14 observed the person in charge on site is without the city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must possess the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (shrimp) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: 2-501. 11 observed no adequate supplies on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 14 observed hand washing signs are needed at all of the hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 12 observed no hand drying provision located at the hand washing sink in the food prep area. Instructed to always maintain a hand drying provision at all hand washing sinks at all times. Employee provided paper towels during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed evidence of live rodent activity located in the food prep area. Observed about 20 rodent droppings located at the bottom shelf of the hot holding unit, about 20 rodent droppings around the utility sink, about 10 rodent droppings around the hot water heater and about 10 rodent droppings under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) observed accumulated food, grease and dirt debris under the flat top grill and inside of the fryers. Instructed to clean.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: 5-501. 17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: 5-501. 15 observed accumulated grease debris on the outside dumpster lid. Instructed to clean. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11 observed a hole in the ceiling above the utility sink and a hole at the bottom shelf of the prep table. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rusty shelves inside of the walk in cooler. Instructed to replace.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 observed accumulated food grease and dirt debris on the floors thru out the food prep area. Instructed to clean all.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114 observed dirty dishes being stored on the floor under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to store every thing at least 6 inches from the floor at all times.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: 2-102. 13 observed no allergen training certificates on site for the city of chicago food service sanitation managers. Instructed to provide.

Source: chicago.gov