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Restaurant: Isla Pilipina Restaurant
Address: 2501 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Apr 16, 2012

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All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 54.3F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, WHEN UNIT IS REPAIRED MUST FAX LETTER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005[A].
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 3 CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEEF RANGING FROM 49.8-53.2F, ABOUT 14LBS, ABOUT 13LBS. OF COOKED PORK, 4 CONTAINERS, RANGING FROM 47.8-52.8F, 5LBS COOKED NOODLES AT 47.9F AND 3LBS. OF COOKED VEG. AT 47.8F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED BY OWNER. V=$150. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A].
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING ANY SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK USING 100PPM CHLORINE FOR PROPER SANITIZING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST DETAIL CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE OVENS, MOP SINK, SHELVES, AND REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM ALL EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS TRHU-OUT KITCHEN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN; HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
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 THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TRHU-OUT KITCHEN, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP AND CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #521459, DATED: 05-19-2011 #30 - MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. #31 - CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. #32 - MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS. #33 - MUST DETAIL CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE OVENS, MOP SINK, SHELVES, AND REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM ALL EQUIPMENT. #34 - EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN. #35 - MUST CLEAN; HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND CEILING ATTACHMENTS. #40 - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS. #42 - All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD.--------MUST RECAULK AROUND MOPSINK (BETWEEN WALLS AND MOPSINK).
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD COMPARTMENT. -------------MUST PROVIDE 3 PROPER WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------ WATER RUNS CONSTANTLY FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR SO WATER CAN BE TURNED OFF.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. NOTED CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 46.5F, BEEF STEW AT 49.6F, PORK AT 48.9F, EGGS AT 47.3F, (REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 37.6F). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 20LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A). MUST PROPERLY COOL FOODS IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS, USE ICE BATHS ETC. STORE AT 40F OR LESS.
Hand washing of all tableware and drinking utensils shall be accomplished by the use of warm water at a temperature of 110F to 120F containing an adequate amount of detergent effective to remove grease and solids. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK. EMPLOYEE WASHING UTENSILS (DISHES) WITH WATER AT 64.2F. UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO FRAME. MUST REPAIR SCREEN DOOR OR KEEP REAR DOOR CLOSED.
DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND RACKS THROUGH-OUT PREP/STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD COMPARTMENT. ------ WATER RUNS CONSTANTLY FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR SO WATER CAN BE TURNED OFF
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #521459, DATED: 05-19-2011 #30 - MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. #31 - CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. #33 - MUST DETAIL CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE OVENS, MOP SINK, SHELVES, AND REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM ALL EQUIPMENT. #34 - EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN. #35 - MUST CLEAN; HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND CEILING ATTACHMENTS. #40 - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS. #42 - All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND RACKS THROUGH-OUT PREP/STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO FRAME. MUST REPAIR SCREEN DOOR OR KEEP REAR DOOR CLOSED.

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