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Restaurant: La Scarola
Address: 721 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Jun 22, 2012

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100

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All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE THE UNIT REINSPECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST USE PROPER FOOD STORAGE COVERS AND FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FROZEN FOODS. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED AS CONTAINER COVERS AND TO STORE FROZEN CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND PLASTIC LIDS.
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. TABLE SILVERWARE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. MUST WRAP OR COVER SILVERWARE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE CORNER OF THE FRP BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE.
OBSERVED A WATER LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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. TABLE SILVERWARE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. MUST WRAP OR COVER SILVERWARE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST USE PROPER FOOD STORAGE COVERS AND FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FROZEN FOODS. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED AS CONTAINER COVERS AND TO STORE FROZEN CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND PLASTIC LIDS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE CORNER OF THE FRP BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE.
OBSERVED A WATER LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

(7-38-030) FOUND A HOLE AT THE FRONT OF THE GREASE TRAP (OF THE 3-COMP. SINK), PLUGGED WITH A PIECE OF MATERIAL, TO STOP THE SEEPAGE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 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.
WATER LEAKING AT PIPE UNDER THE HANDSINK & AT WATER LINE FOR THE COFFEE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO FIX. 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.
FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN & DISHROOM AREAS MUST BE RE-SEALED, TO MAKE ENTIRE AREA SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. (ROUGH GROOVES/SURFACE). THE BAR AREA FLOORS & AT HALLWAY TO REAR STORAGE ROOM HAVE MISSING TILES, MUST REPLACE/RE-SURFACE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
INTERIOR LEDGES, GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLER DOORS, FILTERS & ATTACHMENTS TO THEM, & COOLERS SHELVES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN & DISHROOM AREAS MUST BE RE-SEALED, TO MAKE ENTIRE AREA SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE (ROUGH GROOVES/SURFACE). THE BAR AREA FLOORS & AT THE HALLWAY TO REAR STORAGE ROOM HAVE MISSING TILES, MUST REPLACE/RE-SURFACE.

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