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Restaurant: La Dona Grocery Store
Address: 3040 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Feb 17, 2011

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No hot running water under city pressure. Observed that establishment does not have hot running water at handsink for proper hand washing, utility sink or three compartment sink to properly wash, rinse or sanitize utensils or equipment. Temperature of hot water at 55.5F. Instructed that premises must have hot running water at all times per municipal code of Chicago. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
Evidence of rodent activity on premises. Observed over 50 mice dropping under display shelves on north and south walls. Instructed to remove all rodent activity, detail clean and sanitize areas. Must have licensed pest control service premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Floors not maintained or cleaned through out. Instructed to detail clean all areas and replace any missing or damaged floor tile. Must reseal floor in rear near exit door.
Exposed handsink next to three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to install shield between both sinks. Drainline under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair drainline to prevent leak. Ventilation not provided in toilet rooms. Instructed to install exhaust fan or have both windows opened and screened at all times of operation.
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment, water coming up left side is orange and greasy with food debris. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal water waste at sink. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Filters not installed at exhaust hood. Instructed to provide filters at exhaust hood.
Coving not installed along the wallbase through-out. Instructed to install coving and seal gaps between floor and wallboard. Ceiling throught-out not maintained. Instructed to replace any missing or damaged tile. Several holes and openings noted throught-out premises. Instructed to seal all holes throught-out including around pipes. Rear of premises not maintained. Instructed to replace or repair exising walls to make smooth, easily cleanable and light in color. Clean and maintain walls through-out premises.
Unnecessary articles through-out premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles, bed and propane tank and elevate all supplies 6 inches or higher off floor. Remove milk crates and provide raised shelving. Remove utensils rack by exposed handsink to provide easier access to sink.
Light bulbs not shielded in prep area. Instructed to install shield over bulbs.
Some coolers missing conspicuously placed thermometers. No metal stem thermometer. Must provide required thermometers.

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