La Quebrada #3, INC.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-202.15: observed opening at base of outer front entrance door leading to parking lot and basement exit door. Instructed to seal all outer doors to prevent pest entrance.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-501.11: observed damaged gaskets on ice machine lid. Instructed to replace damaged gaskets on ice machine lid and maintain. Observed opening(exposing insulation) in interior of left and middle doors of three door small cold holding unit in first floor prep area across from cookline. Instructed to smoothly repair or replace doors on said cold holding unit.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

4-301.16: observed no prep/dump sink in bar. Instructed to install a prep/dump sink in bar a minimum of one sink used for food preparation, obtaining water and discarding liquid waste is required in any preparation area.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-501.14: observed dust on interior of northside hood in first floor prep area and covering ceiling vent above hot holding unit on west side of first floor prep area. Instructed to clean interior of said hood and said ceiling vent in first floor prep area and maintain.

No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat foods by female food handler. Observed female food handler use bare hands to place ready to eat onions and cilantro into bowl and hand bowl to server in dining area. Instructed to discard food and use utensils or gloves to handle ready to eat foods. Corrected on site bowl given to server and containers containing ready to eat onions and cilantro discarded and denatured valued at $3 and weighing 3lbs priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed low temperature dish machine improperly sanitizing at a concentration of 0ppm chlorine. Corrected on site low temperature dish machine repaired and properly sanitizing at 50ppm chlorine before conclusion of inspection. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Observed no disclosure on menu stating that asterisked animal derived food is served undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add disclosure to menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed opening at base of outer front entrance door leading to parking lot and basement exit door. Instructed to seal all outer doors to prevent pest entrance.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed buckets of mole stored on ledge and condiments stored on shelf underneath unshielded waste water line in basement dry storage/utility room. Instructed to install shield on waste water line or relocate buckets of mole on ledge and condiments on shelf stored underneath said waste water line to prevent contamination from potenial drips.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Observed single use items such as single use napkins and disposable paper towels stored on shelf underneath unshielded waste water line in basement dry storage/utility room. Instructed to install shield on waste water line or relocate all single use items stored underneath said waste water line to prevent contamination from potenial drips.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instructed to ensure cups are lead-free or contain lead-safe levels and maintain documentation of such on-site or remove from premises.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed damaged gaskets on ice machine lid. Instructed to replace damaged gaskets on ice machine lid and maintain. Observed opening(exposing insulation) in interior of left and middle doors of three door small cold holding unit in first floor prep area across from cookline. Instructed to smoothly repair or replace doors on said cold holding unit.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed non working wash gauge on low temperature dish machine. Instructed to repair or replace wash gauge on low temperature dish machine, instructed a ware washing machine shall be equipped with temperature measuring device that indicates the temperature of the water in each wash tank. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed no prep/dump sink in bar. Instructed to install a prep/dump sink in bar a minimum of one sink used for food preparation, obtaining water and discarding liquid waste is required in any preparation area.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed dust on interior of northside hood in first floor prep area and covering ceiling vent above hot holding unit on west side of first floor prep area. Instructed to clean interior of said hood and said ceiling vent in first floor prep area and maintain.

Allergen training as required

At time of inspection facility provided no allergen awareness training certificates for multiple employees with city of Chicago food service sanitation certificates. Instructed to provide proof of allergen awareness training for all employees with city of Chicago food service sanitation certificates.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Interior panel of ice machine with slight residue. Instd to clean and maintain

Thermometers provided & accurate

Missing thermometers in prep coolers. Instd to provide proper thermometers and maintain

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Using plastic wrap for stoppers at 3-compartment sink. Instd to use proper stoppers and maintain

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-602.13 observed cold hold unit on cook line with food grime in gaskets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114 observed items stored on the floor in bins in the basement storage area near the office. Instructed the person in charge to store all items at least six inches from the floor and maintain them.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-501.14 observed vent in ceiling near dish machine to have excessive build up of dust, observed vent in basement restroom to have build up of dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed low-temperature warewashing machine located in the kitchen's dish area not properly sanitizing. The sanitizing residual concentration was observed at 0ppm at the time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to repair to meet sanitizing requirements of 50-100ppm. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued. (machine tagged and held for inspection at this time by cdph).

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed cold hold unit on cook line with food grime in gaskets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed items stored on the floor in bins in the basement storage area near the office. Instructed the person in charge to store all items at least six inches from the floor and maintain them.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed vent in ceiling near dish machine to have excessive build up of dust, observed vent in basement restroom to have build up of dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed grease buildup on ceiling in walls and ceilings in first floor prep area, dust buildup on ventilation fan in basement washroom. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood in first floor prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Previous core violation corrected

Previous core violations not corrected from report #2561324 on 7-27-22:10-observed no hand washing signs at hand wsinks in ist fl prep areas. Must provide and maintain.37-must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.39-must provide splash guard in between hand sink and 3-compartment sink in basement prep/dish washing area.51-must repair leaky faucet at basement 3-comp sink. Observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing and no back flow device on mop sink. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in 1st fl. Prep areas .must provide and maintain.

Food properly labeled; original container

Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed an appx. "1/2" gap along bottom left corner of front door. Must make door tight fitting.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Must removed prepackaged foods from underneath waste pipes in basement storage/locker room to prevent cross contamination.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Must provide a splash guard in between hand sink and 3- compartment sink in basement prep/dish washing area.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Must clean debris build up from can opener blade,grill & steam table,interior panel of ice machine,dish racks.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Must repair or replace leaky faucet at basement 3- comp sink.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing and no backflow device on mop sink.must provide and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Must clean dust build up from ceiling vents in 1st fl.& bsmt prep/dish washing area.staff toilet room.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Must clean debris from floor under cooking equipment 1st fl. Prep area and locker room.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Interior panel of ice machine with slight debris accumulation. Instd to clean nd maintain same.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Mising handwash signage at handwash sinks. Instd to provide and maintain.

Proper date marking and disposition

Variety of refrigerated ready to eat tcs foods (cooked chicken, cooked beef, salsas, etc) not properly labeled/dated. Refrigerated, ready to eat tcs food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued. Approx 20lbs $100 value discarded and denatured.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c): excessive black debris, mold like substance noted on caulking at surrounding warewashing machine and 3-compartment sink. Instd to replace and maintain.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

3-603.11(a) no consumer advisory nor disclosure or reminder for raw/undercooked animal derived foods (eggs and carne asada cooked to order, ceviche. Etc) instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Excessive black debris, mold like substance noted on caulking at surrounding warewashing machine and 3-compartment sink. Instd to replace and maintain.

Allergen training as required

See violation 60.

Previous core violation corrected

Previous core violation from 9/14/2018 report 2222343 not corrected: pa 100-0367 no allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and provide verification for city of Chicago certified managers. Citation issued priority foundation 7-42-090

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

2-102.14(n) no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a).

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

2-501.11 no procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5-204.11(a). A handwashing sink shall be located convenient use by employees in warewashing areas. No handsink located in rear warewashing area where 3-compartment sink and dishmachine located. Instd to provide with hot/cold running water under city pressure. Priority foundation 7-38-030(a).

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

3-402.12(b) -no written agreement or statement from the supplier stating the fish supplied for ceviche is frozen to required time and temperature. Instd to provide same and maintain.

Proper date marking and disposition

3.501.17(a) variety of foods not properly labeled, dated (cooked rice, beans, beef, lengua (tongue), etc. Food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

3-603.11(a) no disclosure or reminder for consumer advisory. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

Food properly labeled; original container

3-302.12 dry storage containers not labeled. Instd to label properly.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14 wiping cloths improperly stored inbetween uses. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-204.12 back flow preventers not located at ice machines. Instd to install so that it install so that it can be located to be service and maintained

Allergen training as required

Pa 100-0367 no allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and provide verification for city of Chicago certified managers

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Observed the basement #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Observed dusty ceiling vent in 1st floor dish area, and ceiling in prep area not clean, instructed to provide.also observed a black substance around wall at 1st. Floor dish machine area, and in the basement mop sink ,and 3 compartment sink, instructed to clean/recaulk. Clean basement light shields.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Observed basement 3 compartment sink leaking at lower pipe, instructed to repair.

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures inside of the prep coolers. Observed pork at 46.4f, chicken at 50.5f, fish at 45.5f, salsa at 49.6f, cut tomatoes at 45.6f, cooked cactus at 52f, eggs at 47.2f, shrimp at 44.7f, beef at 46.2f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 150# of food worth $1000. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Observed bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods and unhygienic food handling practices. Observed a food handling employee use their bare hands to take vegetables from the prep cooler and put them on the serving plate. Also observed a food handling employee rinsing raw fish fillets in the exposed handwashing sink before cooking them. Management instructed that no bare hand contact is allowed with ready-to-eat foods and that no food preparation should be performed in the handwashing sinks. Critical violation 7-38-010a.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

The rear exit door from the basement is not rodent proofed. There is a 1" gap along the bottom of the door. Management instructed to rodent proof all outer openings. Serious violation 7-38-020.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

No inspection report summary was posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Previous minor violation from report #1516523 on 9/21/15 not corrected: 32 - observed food/meat stored in grocery bags in the walk-in freezer. Instructed to provide proper food grade containers, ie. Baggier,zip lock bags etc. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Must install end caps for the light shields in the 1st floor dishwashing area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Observed food/meat stored in grocery bags in the walk-in freezer. Instructed to provide proper food grade containers, ie. Baggier,zip lock bags etc.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Observed the cutting board cooking area 1st.fl. Not clean and basement #10 can opener, instructed to clean and sanitize.also clean grill and juice drip trays.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Observed the ceiling with water damaged over the basement prep area, instructed to repair. Also clean wall behind the jet spray machines, 1st. Floor.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Observed the front 2 door prep cooler not clean, instructed to clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Observed basement floor with standing water instructed to remove/dry mop.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Observed the ceiling in the front prep area not clean, also the ciling vents, and light shields. Instructed to clean /and repaint. Observed hole in wall side orange storage, instructed to repair. Also wall by front 2 door cooler broken/missing tiles,instructed to repair.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Observed the basement employees restroom door not self closing, instructed to provide door check to make self closing.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Observed in door thermometer unreadable at this time, instructed to provide one inside this 2 door cooler.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Improperly re using milk gallon containers to store salsas, hot sauce, liquids, etc. Instd to use proper food grade containers designed for multi-use.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Interior of all prep cooler doors, door tracks, and rubber gaskets, can opener and holder, and interior bottom of stoves not clean, excessive debris/grease build-up. Instd to clean and maintain same, free of debris.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Exterior of grease traps at both 3-compartment sinks not clean, grease build-up at top and bottom. Instd to detail clean and maintain same.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Unclean, improper food dispensing utensils (bowls) stored in dry storage bins (sugar). Instd to use clean, proper food dispensing utensils and store properly.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Observed ice machine in basement with brown slimy substance inside where ice is being made machine will be tagged and instructed to remove ice from machine and not to use machine until machine is cleaned and sanitized and tag is removed upon request

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Must provide splash guard on handsink in basement next to 3 compartment sink and remove rust from shelves inside chest cooler at front service counter also cutting boards in rear prep area has open seams must replace

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Must clean filters above stove in rear prep area,clean grill and stove of grease and old food debris also clean light shield cover in basement above prep table

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Must replace stained ceiling tiles in washroom located in basement

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Must provide a thermometer inside reach-in cooler in rear prep area

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Clean the interior of the double door reach-in cooler has some food debris inisde it. Clean the hood above the stove has grease buildup. Located in the basement prep area. Clean the hood and filters in the main prep area has grease buildup on them.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Clean the floor in the basement prep area and on the stairs they have some grease buildup and are slippery.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Provide thermometers in the reach-in coolers.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Exposed handsink not convenient or accessible in basement prep area where food handlers currently prepping/handling food. Basin of sink filled with pots/pans, unable to utilize sink. Instd to keep clear and accessible at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Exterior of dishmachine with lime build-up. Remove same. Remove black molded caulk around shelf unit in dishmachine area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Interior bottom and legs/wheels of fryers, legs and underneath flat top grill, interior of coolers including rubber gaskets, and interior of stove not clean, excessive debris. Clean same and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Elevate all stock 6 inches.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Remove all dust from vents in 1st floor prep area.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Provide self-closing door for employee toilet room.

Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

No shellfish tags on site for oysters (approx 40) in walk-in cooler or for previous 90 days . Instd to keep shellfish tags in place and in original container until sold. Mgr voluntarily discarded and denatured same. Approx $100 value 10lbs. Citation issued 7-38-005b2 critical.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

No stoppers for 3-compartment sinks. Provide same. Loos/torn gaskets at small prep cooler. Repair same.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Vents thru-out in prep area and toilet room not clean. Clean same.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Replace cracked lightshields in prep area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

No metal stem thermometers on site. Provide same.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.cooked foods in walk in cooler.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.store plastic single serving utensils properly.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.must remove rust from interior panel of ice machine,lower shelves of prep tables.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.juicer,grill table,dish racks,filters,hood,wall vents.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.must repair damaged wall tiles at dish washing area.must replace stained ceiling tiles on 1st & 2nd fl.,rear door sweep damaged.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light & shields in 1 st fl. Prep area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Ventilation: all plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the municipal code of Chicago and the rules and regulations of the board of health.repair or replace leaky pipe at basement prep hand sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.elevate articles off of floor in basement employees locker area.