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Restaurant: Lala Food Mart
Address: 1133 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Nov 2, 2012

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100

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Violation descriptions and comments

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST PROVIDE FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE UPON NEXT VISIT
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UPON NEXT VISIT MUST PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT FRONT DOOR
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS UPON NEXT VISIT
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDBOWL REAR PREP AREA
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST PROVIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION

VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
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Light bulbs not shielded in prep area. Instructed to shield bulbs.
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle compartment of the three compartment sink, waste water coming up at left,right compartments of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND THE PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2' GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR.PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT COPY OF THE IDPH LICENSE AND A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES.ALSO FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK LOCATION APPROXIMATELY 35 RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Instructed manager to seal raw wooden surfaces throughout the premises using a non-toxic finish,provide a barrier at rear prep area to protect against public contamination.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment,beneath grocery shelvings throghout not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Walls and ceiling not maintained in prep area. Instructed to clean and seal wall and finish ceiling where hot foods are being prepared and served.Also seal all noticeable openings were noted,remove dusts accumulations on ceiling fans throughout.
Unnecessary clutter stored on premises. Instructed to elevate all supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

Inspector Comments: Instructed manager to seal raw wooden surfaces throughout the premises using a non-toxic finish,provide a barrier at rear prep area to protect against public contamination.
Inspector Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment,beneath grocery shelvings throghout not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Inspector Comments: Walls and ceiling not maintained in prep area. Instructed to clean and seal wall and finish ceiling where hot foods are being prepared and served.Also seal all noticeable openings were noted,remove dusts accumulations on ceiling fans throughout.
Inspector Comments: Light bulbs not shielded in prep area. Instructed to shield bulbs.
Inspector Comments: Unnecessary clutter stored on premises. Instructed to elevate all supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
Violation #18 now corrected.
Violation #24 now corrected.

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Garage Private Lot Street Valet Validated

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