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Restaurant: Las Americas Food& Liquor Inc.
Address: 1156 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60651
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Aug 22, 2012

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50

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All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SHELVES OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS
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 ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES
MUST STORE ALL EMPLOYEES BELONGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

MUST REMOVE & STORE CANDY & OTHER ARTICLES FROM STAIR CASE LEADING TO 2ND FL.FOR APARTMENTS.
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY.OBSERVED 4 HEADS OF LETTUCE & 3 BELL PEPPERS ROTTEN IN PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT FOR SALE.MUST ROTATE STOCK DAILY.APPX.4LBS.$11.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE DRAIN FLIES & HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND 1ST FL. & BASEMENT,FRONT,SIDE & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO COPY OF STATE LICENSE IN LOG BOOK TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/15/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE READY TO EAT SLICING LUNCHEON MEATS ARE BEING SLICED AT THIS TIME .MUST PROVIDE A POST CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
MUST REMOVE KNIFES STORED IN BETWEEN PIPES & WALL IN MEAT DEPT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER,MEAT COOLER STORED IN REAR LIQUOR AREA,WALL OUTLET COVERS,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SAW MACHINE,PREP TABLES & LEGS,MEAT SLICER,GARBAGE CAN LID,MILK COOLER,VANITY DOOR AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST FREEZER IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,WALL VENTS.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES.
MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOOR LEADING TO ADJACENT POP STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN LIQOUR STORAGE AREAS & WALK IN BEER COOLER.
MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE DRAINLINE IN MEAT COOLER IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT & MILK COOLER.

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1170403 #18 NOT CORRECTED.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 10 LIVE DRAIN FLIES & HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND 1ST FL. & BASEMENT,FRONT,SIDE & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/22/12.(CRITICAL 7-42-090).OWNER HAD REPAIR PERSON TO PUT SWEEPS ON DOOR AT THIS TIME.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE KNIFES STORED IN BETWEEN PIPES & WALL IN MEAT DEPT
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER,MEAT COOLER STORED IN REAR LIQUOR AREA,WALL OUTLET COVERS,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SAW MACHINE,PREP TABLES & LEGS,MEAT SLICER,GARBAGE CAN LID,MILK COOLER,VANITY DOOR AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST FREEZER IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,WALL VENTS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOOR LEADING TO ADJACENT POP STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN LIQOUR STORAGE AREAS & WALK IN BEER COOLER
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE DRAINLINE IN MEAT COOLER IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT & MILK COOLER
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE & STORE CANDY & OTHER ARTICLES FROM STAIR CASE LEADING TO 2ND FL.FOR APARTMENTS.

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