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Restaurant: Lp Express
Address: 5211 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jul 2, 2012

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100

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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER,AND HAND SINK CABINET UNDER HAND SINK IN WASHROOM.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER. NOTED REFRIED BEANS AT 73.2F AND COOKED RICE AT 51.2F WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY COOKED 1 DAY BEFORE, SOUR CREAM AT 45.8F, RAW BEEF AT 51.9F. WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 38.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMP OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 200LBS. TOTAL AMOUNT $600.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR AREA. NOTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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. NOTED UNVENTED 1 BURNER STOVE IN REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION/HOOD OR REMOVE THE SAID STOVE.----MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE BEHIND 1 BURNER STOVE CONNECTED TO (COLD) FAUCET LINE AT MOP SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED CEILING AROUND HOOD (FRONT KITCHEN) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. ----MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR AREA.----- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE REAR DINING AREA.----- MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE DINING AREA. ----MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND RE CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AND AROUND HAND SINK IN WASHROOM.---- MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLE STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. ----MUST REMOVE WOOD AND PLASTIC CRATES IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

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. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #176644, DATED 03-12-2011. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND RE CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AND AROUND HAND SINK IN WASHROOM.---- MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND HAND SINK CABINET UNDER HAND SINK IN WASHROOM. #34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR AREA. NOTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. #35 NOTED CEILING AROUND HOOD (FRONT KITCHEN) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.----MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR AREA.----MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #41 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLE STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.----MUST REMOVE WOOD AND PLASTIC CRATES IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE FRONT AND IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED WALLS NEXT TO GRILL NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR (FRONT FOOD PREP AREA).------MUST CLEAN CONDENSER FAN/CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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. NOTED NO VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM AND WINDOW CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.-------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
NOTED WALL NEXT TO GRILL NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR (FRONT FOOD PREP AREA).
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.

Wall above utility sink not maintained. Instructed to replace broken or missing tile.
Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Rear exhaust hood, sinks, storage racks and cutting boards not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to replace or repair faucet.
Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found front prep cooler at 59.9 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that all coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). 'Held for Inspection' tag placed on cooler.
Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found Guacamole-3 lbs at 50.8 F, Sour Cream-5lbs at 46.1 F and beef 10 lbs at 49.1 F in cooler stated above. Instructed that potentially hazardous food must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $100, 18 lbs. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded.

VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1277220
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1277220
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1277220
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1277220

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