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Restaurant: Cafe Iberico
Address: 737-743 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60610
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Dec 17, 2012

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All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Deli prep area reach in coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace all damaged cooler door gaskets.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed slight lime build up inside bar gun holders. Must clean and maintain.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must keep basement floor dry/clean.

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED:FRONT DOUBLE DOORS,REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE 1ST KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOF,1/2 INCH GAP BOTTOM OF DOOR, AND SIDE OF DOORS. SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA, 1ST FLOOR.FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON WALLS, CEILING AND UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,NEXT TO FLOOR DRAIN AND ICE BINS.FEW SMALL FLIES WERE ONBSERVED IN BASEMENT OF NORTH SIDE,AND IN DINING AREA OF THE 1ST FLOOR.ALSO IN THE 2ND BASEMENT OF SOUTH SIDE IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS, BAR AND DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN AREAS AND CONTACT AND FOLLOW PEST CONTROL SUGGESTIONS. APPROX 40 OR MORE SMALL FLIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072154-12
Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. FOUND SHELLFISH CLAMS AND MUSSELS WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS PROVIDED WITH PRODUCTS.ALSO FOUND COMMINGLED SHEL FISH (CLAMS.)FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP EACH SHELL STOCK AND SHUCKED SHELLFISH IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN WHICH THEY WERE ORIGINALLY PACKED,KEEP TAG WITH PRODUCTS,ONCE PRODUCTS IS FINISHED MUST KEEP SHELL FISH TAG FOR 90 DAYS,AS A RECORD.POUNDS 50, VALUE 280. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2) H000072153-11
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 40 POUND OF OCTOPUS IN A LARGE POT WITH WATER, STORED IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK,AT TEMP OF 66.7F.WATER TEMPERATURE OF 66.1F TO 67F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.50 POUNDS,VALUED AT 230.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000072153-11
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE(1ST FLOOR),IN FRONT OF IT A LARGE POT WITH WATER AND OCTOPUS.SIDE OF SINK IS A LARGE SOUP KETTLE,ALSO A MOP AND BROOM WERE STORED IN FRONT OF IT.FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE, 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.ITEMS REMOVED FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK,AND PAPER TOWEL,SOAP WERE PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072154-12
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED,SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP(GREASE)INSIDE COMPARTMENT, UNABLE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.ALSO FLOOR GREASE TRAP IS BACKING -UP.TAGGED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,'HELD FOR INSPECTION' DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN.PREMISES HAS OTHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND A HIGH TEMP MACHINE.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072155-13
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN BOTTOM OF INSIDE OF REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN OF 1ST FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.NEED TO REMOVE STOCK FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE IN BOTH BASEMENT AREA,OR PROVIDE INVOICE FROM A PLUMBER REGARDING WASTE WATER PIPE. MUST INSTALL A KNIFE RACK AT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY FITTING ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BARS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (NORTH AND SOUTH BASEMENT),MINERAL BUILD-UP.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE (NORTH & SOUTH BASEMENT )AND RESEAL BRICKS SIDE OF UNIT,OBSERVED BRICKS DEBRIS ON MACHINE
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. NEED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT NORTH BASEMENT WERE THAT LOCATION IS USED FOR PREP FOOD. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER MOP SINK AND CRACKED MOP SINK IS LEAKING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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. REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS OF PLASTIC BEER PITCHERS OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE SPACE BELOW THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN BOTTOM OF INSIDE OF REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN OF 1ST FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST INSTALL A KNIFE RACK AT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY FITTING ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BARS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE (NORTH & SOUTH BASEMENT )AND RESEAL BRICKS SIDE OF UNIT,OBSERVED BRICKS DEBRIS ON MACHINE
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. NEED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT NORTH BASEMENT WERE THAT LOCATION IS USED FOR PREP FOOD. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER MOP SINK AND CRACKED MOP SINK IS LEAKING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR. DRAIN LINE FROM THE 1ST FLOOR BAR IS LEAKING INTO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

WATER LEAKING FROM PIPES ON CEILING, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (CLOSE TO THE SUMP PUMP), MUST ADDRESS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
(7-38-020) NOTED SMALL/FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: 12-ON WALLS OF STAIRS FROM 1ST FLOOR TO BASEMENT; 18-ON WALLS & CEILING AROUND THE SOUTH DINING ROOM, 6-AROUND THE WINDOW BY THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. FOUND EXIT DOOR FROM 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN (BY WALK-IN COOLER), WITH ABOUT 1/4-1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT & THE DOOR STRIP IS RIPPED, MUST MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE PEST & SEAL OUTER OPENING.
(7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION ON 4/26/11 NOT CORRECTED: #38-DRAIN LINES FROM THE 1ST FLOOR BAR (UNDER BAR SINKS) IS LEAKING INTO THE BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOM, MUST FIX. #32-MUST REPAIR BROKEN BOTTOM/FLOOR INSIDE OF A REACH-IN COOLER TO MAKE SMOOTH/ESILY CLEANABLE (BY THE SALAD STATION).
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF A BIG ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, SHELVES OF SMALL COOLERS THRU-OUT PREMISES, COOLER DOOR GASKETS, BAR SINK DRAINS, & CONDENSERS/FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS-DUE TO DUST, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT.
FLOORS AROUND CORNERS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT & ALONG WALLBASES AT MOST BARS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. BAR FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY.
ALL WALLS/CEILING AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED.

CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. NO EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AT THIS VISIT.
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MISSING COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
UPPER INTERIOR PANEL FOR ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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