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Restaurant: La Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge
Address: 2726 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Oct 25, 2012

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100

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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.REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,REPAIR GASKET WALK-IN- COOLER DOOR,SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN WORKTABLE,MOP SINK NOT INSTALLED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.THE FLOORS BENEATH DEEP FRYERS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SOUTH WALL BEHIND MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHES SHELVING NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 CLUTTER FROM HOT WATER TANK ROOM BEHIND BAR AREA.

FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT.MUST NOT USE MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN READY,FOR TAG REMOVAL.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT TEMPERATURE OF 58.7F-60F.ASSORTED FOODS PACKAGED SALAMI,PACKAGED SALTED FISH FILLETS,COOKED PIG FEET,STEAK,BEEF,3 DOZENS OF EGGS.ALL SAID FOODS APPROXIMATELY 65# MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$700.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION POSTED AS REQUIRED DURING THIS INSPECTION.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND BAR 2ND FLOOR ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD MOP SINK AND AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT INSTALLED ALSO FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.RAW WOODEN SURFACES ON KITCHEN WALLS SHELVING AND ALONG UPPER SURFACES OF 3 COMP SINK NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINERS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 52.5F DURING THIS INSPECTION.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION,MUST NOT USE, MUST REPAIR SAID UNIT MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.OWNER MADE CALL TO THE REFRIGERATION CO FOR SERVICE AT THIS TIME.MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 WHEN READY,TAG REMOVAL.FURTHERMORE, FOUND NO TIME,TEMPERATURE LOGS BEING USED TO VERIFY SAID EQUIPMENT,POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT WERE FOUND IN THE TEMPERATURE DANGER ZONE DURING THIS INSPECTION.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD MOP SINK AND AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT INSTALLED ALSO FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING FRYERS INTERIOR CABINETS, AND INTERIOR OF OVENS, AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, 2ND FLOOR
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR INTERIOR WALL BY GASKETS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND IN CORNERS ALONG WALL 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. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER

LABEL THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.

Replace/repair rust on shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish,repair/replace door handle at walk-in-cooler and Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
Must provide,maintain thermometer inside the chicken 1 door cooler.
Detail clean,organize dry storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.
Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning including bar areas.
Must properly,store and invert all multi-use utensils,pots in kitchen to prevent contamination before use.

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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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Waiter service:

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Wi-Fi:

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Beer & Wine Only Full Bar Happy Hour

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Live music:

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Scenic view:

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Gluten-free friendly:

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