Food Safety Report: Mariscos La Palma, 6038-6040 S Pulaski Rd , Chicago, Il, USA.

6038 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, 60629 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 9, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep, dish washing and bar areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: hand washing sinks not accessible in prep and dish washing areas. Observed multi-use pan stored inside hand washing sink in front prep area and hose connected on faucet of hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove all items from hand washing sinks and maintain. Hand washing sinks shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in wal-in cooler, walk-in freezer and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables and inside prep coolers. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed handle of spoon laying inside ceviche and handle of ice scoop laying on top of ice. Instructed manager to store all handles of dispensing utensils above food to protect from contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed raw wood shelving in rear storage area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed milk crates used as shelving in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units, rolling carts. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed no back flow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed self-closing device in poor repair on staff washroom door. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed openings behind urinal in men washroom and along wall bases in storage area. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and light shields in prep and employee washroom areas, food debris and spills on floor in prep, dish washing and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed damaged light shield in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no valid food handler training for employees. All food handlers must provide food handler training.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no allergen training for certified managers. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from report #2523976 on 8-12-21:47- cutting boards in need of cleaning or replacing. Instructed to correct and maintain. 53-employee washroom in need of detail cleaning employee washroom garbage cans in need of covers. Instructed to clean and cover cans. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Source: chicago.gov