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Restaurant: La Palapita
Address: 4263 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Oct 9, 2012

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100

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Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor in rear not maintained. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.
Rubber coving in areas not maintained. Instructed to reseal coving. Ceiling tile in areas not maintained. Instructed to replace all damaged tile. Light covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean all covers. Wall in men's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repaint wall.
Light leading to basement and basement light not working. Instructed to replace bulb.

Floors in basement and in prep area behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Light bulbs not provided with end caps. Instructed to install end caps on all bulbs.
Cooking equipment, prep tables, cutting boards, sinks and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to detail label and date all foods not in original containers.
Unnecssary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles in basement, detail clean and elevate stock 6 inches or higher.
Walls in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AIR VENT COOLER IN 1 PREP COOLER DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN' MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND SHELF WITH CLEAN KITCHEN UTENSILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR COOLER UNCLEAN,CHOPPING BOARD DIRTY WITH BLACK CUTS,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES FOR INGREDIENTS BECOMING RUSTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZED CONTAINER
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ORGANIZED; MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT,REMOVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN PREP AREA WITH BLACK STAINS,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER
INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND DRAINAGE. APPROXIMATE 1 INCH OF STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR. BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN CLOGGED, WATER NOT DRAINING, SUMP-PUMP DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WORKING. ALSO, WASTE WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS BACKING-UP IN 3 COMPARTMMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED. MUST HAVE BASEMENT WASTE-WATER REMOVED, WASH AND SANITIZE FLOOR. REPAIR/ROD PLUMBING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY.
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AMD MAINTAIN CONTAINER AND AREA.
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. LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDSINK IN REAR MUST BE FIXED; VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE PROVIDED; VENT COVERS IN TOILET UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SUMP-PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED,BASEMENT FLOOR NOW DRY,PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL; 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOW DRAINING PROPERLY
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOW CLEAN
LABEL IN PLACE
HAS BEEN CORRECTED
HAS BEEN CORRECTED
HAS BEEN CORRECTED
HAS BEEN CORRECTED
HAS BEEN CORRECTED
THERMOMETER IN PLACE
HAS BEEN ORGANIZED
HAS BEEN CORRECTED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BRUSH AT THE CORNER BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR; INTERIOR COOLERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING 1 DRAIN STOPPER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,MUST PROVIDE
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BECOMING RUSTY AND UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN OR REPLACED; EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF 1 PREP COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AT THE REAR PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH HOLES MUST BE SEALED
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. BASEMENT AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS RECAULKING; CHOPPING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK COLOR MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE; RUBBER GASKET IN PREP COOLER DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA,CABINET IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST REMOVE FOIL ,DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH 2 INCH HOLE AND 3 INCH HOLE MUST BE SEALED OR REPLACED; BASEWALLS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK VERY DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPAINT WALLS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED IN 1 PREP COOLER

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
storge shelving that had peeling pain/raw wood in front counter areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
Rear storage selving not clean need cleaning(detailed), prep table lower shelving need cleaning.
Floors by furnace area need cleaning(corners).
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in dining areas shall be replaced.
Missing light shields in prep area, diplay cooler shall be provided, light shields in prep area need cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

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Above violation has been corrected at this time of partial inspection per office policy.
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Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving not clean , need cleaning(detailed).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)
Light shields in front prep area, dining areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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Garage Private Lot Street Valet Validated

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Casual Dress Business Casual Jacket Preferred Jacket Required Jacket and Tie Required Formal Attire

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Delivery:

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Outdoor seating:

Yes No

Wi-Fi:

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Beer & Wine Only Full Bar Happy Hour

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