LA PALAPA
3350 N HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634 · Restaurant
7 inspections
- Canvass
0 infraction
- Canvass Re-Inspection
6 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- 3-307.11--OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT LEFT SIDE NEXT TO POT/PAN STORAGE SHELF.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- 4-302.13--OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR DEVICE TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- 6-304.11--OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- 2-102.13--FOOD HANDLER WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- 2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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11 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
- 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
- OBSERVED (1) CONTAINER OF SHELLFISH (OYSTERS) HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH NO SHELLFISH TAG/LABEL.MANAGEMENT DISCARDED,DENATURED SHELLFISH(OYSTERS) DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT SHELLSTOCK TAGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY OR RETAGGED AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT LEFT SIDE NEXT TO POT/PAN STORAGE SHELF.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR DEVICE TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
- OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING-UP FROM OPEN SITE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED MISSING (3) LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- FOOD HANDLER WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- Non-Inspection
0 infraction
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8 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENROLL IN THE FOODSERVICE SANITATION PROGRAM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER'S SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOT POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CRATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED OPENINGS LEADING INTO BAR AND KITCHEN AREAS WITH NO BARRIERS.INSTRUCTED TO PUT UP BARRIERS(I.E. SWINGING DOORS TO PUT A PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN FOOD AND CUSTOMER. CORE VIOLATION
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT MOP SINK,COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW AT THESE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT CORE VIOLATION
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND BUILDING IN THE FORM OF STORE FIXTURES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE STORE FIXTURES CORE VIOLATION
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- License Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD WITH BURNT CHAR INSIDE HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CHAR FROM HOOD
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- License
6 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
- WALK-IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 0 F TEMP READING AT 45 F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALK-IN FREEZER. NO FOOD INSIDE FREEZER CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
- SANITIZING RINSE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 159 F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADJUST THE MACHINE TO 180 F SANITIZING RINSE. CRITICAL VIOATION 7-38-30
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOER SPASHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOOR UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT HOT LINE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED CEILING PANEL ABOVE DISHMACHINE PEELING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANEL
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD WITH BURNT CHAR INSIDE HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CHAR FROM HOOD. OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FAUCET HANDLES.
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE