La Cebollita Restaurant

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

4-101.19: observed rust on shelving unit in walk in cooler and shelving unit above chest freezer near handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to remove rust from all shelving units in walk in cooler and in rear prep/dishwashing area nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.11: observed peeling paint on ceiling in rear prep/dishwashing area and peeling paint around rear exit door. Instructed to remove peeling paint and smoothly repaint in said areas for ease of cleanability. Observed peeling tape on ducts above three compartment sink. Instructed to remove peeling tape on duct and smoothly reapply tape on duct in said area for ease of cleanability.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 46.2-85.1f. Observed cold tcs foods, beef(49.6-52.5f), pork(46.2-55.6f), sour cream(47.5-49.7f), butter(51.6-57.6f),green salsa(47.3f), shredded cheese(49.4-51.3f), cooked vegetables(46.8f), shrimp(50.6f), hot dogs(54.0-55.2f), milk(53.2f), cheese(52.7-54.5f), beans(55.6-85.1f), rice(56.8f), chicken(46.6f), raw eggs in shell(53.6-57.0f) and shredded lettuce(49.8f)held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $2000 weighing 400lbs priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed walk in cooler at improper ambient temperature of 53.3f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tag placed on walk in cooler. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

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

Observed rust on shelving units in walk in cooler and shelving unit above chest freezer near handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to remove rust from all shelving units in walk in cooler and in rear prep/dishwashing area nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Observed no hot running water on the premises, observed improper minimum water temperatures ranging between 94.1-95.5f. Instructed management to provide and maintain hot running water above 110f at the 3 compartment sink and above 100f at all hand washing sinks. Instructed hot water generation and distribution shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the retail food establishment. Corrected on site observed hot running water restored before conclusion of inspection, observed water temperatures ranging between 109.4-124.3f after restoration. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed unused two door refrigerator in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to remove all unused or non working equipment that is unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed peeling paint on ceiling in rear prep/dishwashing area and peeling paint around rear exit door. Instructed to remove peeling paint and smoothly repaint in said areas for ease of cleanability. Observed peeling tape on ducts above three compartment sink. Instructed to remove peeling tape on duct and smoothly reapply tape on duct in said area for ease of cleanability.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Multi use utensils not inverted during storage. Instd to invert (handle up) and maintain

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

Grocery bags being used for food storage in deep freezer. Instd to use proper food storage containers/bags and maintain

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

Plastic lining on exterior side of ice machine. Instd to remove plastic so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed handsink in rear dish/prep area to be slow draining. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Allergen training as required

Observed allergen training on site for certified manager to be expired. Instructed to renew allergen training and retain certificate on site for review.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Missing handwash signage at handwash sink in mens toilet room. Instd to provide signage and maintain

Food properly labeled; original container

Missing labels on food storage containers. Instd to label with common name and maintain

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector comments: inspector comments: observed over sized pots and kettle that is to large to be submerged in 3- compartment sink must provide a written procedure / demonstrate on how to sanitize utensils or remove utensils from premises

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector comments: inspector comments: must repair or replace damaged and missing wall tiles in front and rear prep areas,floor tiles in dry food storage area.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (rice,beans, chicken,steak,etc)must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector comments: observed no thermometer for hot holding unit at front service counter must provide and maintain.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original packag

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector comments: must store food storage containers from floor in rear prep area and store properly.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Violation codes: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) inspector comments: must invert multi-use utensils on shelving units.

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

Inspector comments: must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables,walk in cooler shelving units.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on front 2- door prep cooler and rear 2- door reach in cooler.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Nspector comments: observed over sized pots and kettle that is to large to be submerged in 3- compartment sink must provide a written procedure on how to sanitize utensils or remove utensils from premises.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector comments: must clean debris build up from interior parts of ice machine, grill table,steam table.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Violation codes: 5-205.15 inspector comments: must repair or replace leaky pipe underneath rear hand sink

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector comments: observed missing lid on garbage can in women's toilet room must provide and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector comments: must repair or replace damaged and missing wall tiles in front and rear prep areas,floor tiles in dry food storage area.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Must repair or replace observed front hand washing sink slow draining.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed no heating element for carnita hot holding unit at front service counter that is not in use at this time used on weekends.must have hot holding unit at 135.0f or above. A held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired email letter to food@cityofchicago.org.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed no thermometer for hot holding unit at front service counter 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 evidence of appx. 60 or more mice droppings on floor under dry food storage shelves ,on top of chemicals stored on shelving units,on floor in between pallet on floor. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/28/22.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Must store food storage containers from floor in rear prep area and store properly.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Must invert multi-use utensils on shelving units.

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

Must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables,walk in cooler shelving units.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on front 2- door prep cooler and rear 2- door reach in cooler.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed over sized pots and kettle that is to large to be submerged in 3- compartment sink must provide a written procedure on how to sanitize utensils or remove utensils from premises.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Must clean debris build up from interior parts of ice machine, grill table,steam table.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Must repair or replace leaky pipe underneath rear hand sink.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed missing lid on garbage can in women's toilet room must provide and maintain.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Person in charge without city of Chicago sanitation certificate. Instd to obtain

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

No city of Chicago certified manager on duty while handling tcs foods (beef, rice, beans, etc). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

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

No employee health policy. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010

Proper cold holding temperatures

The following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures in rear 2-door cooler: beef 70.2f, bean 54.0f. Green salsa 60.9f, red salsa 54.2f. All product of disposed of and denatured at this time. Approx 30lbs, $50 value citation issued priority 7-38-005.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Rear 2-door cooler unable to maintain proper temperature, internal ambient temperature of 66.4f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd to have coolers be able to maintain product temperature of 41f or below. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority violation

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Lightsheilds and ceiling tiles in rear prep area with debris, dust. Instd to clean and maintain.

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

Missing employee health policy. Instd to provide written and acknowledged policy and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010

Food properly labeled; original container

Missing labels on dry storage containers. Instd to provide and maintain.

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

Raw wood surface underneath front prep line/countertop. Instd to seal/paint all raw wood so as surface to be smooth, even, easily cleanable.

Allergen training as required

Missing allergen training for city of Chicago certified manager as required. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification.