Antojitos La Paisana Restaurant

Official Wording

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official Wording

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector’s Notes

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, rice....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s Notes

No hand soap provided at main prep kitchen hand wash sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

Observed dish washer washing dishes and utensils without sanitizing step, instructed manager to wash, rinse and sanitize when washing multi-use utensils. Priority violation 7-38-25

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official Wording

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector’s Notes

No discard date provided at cooked food containers in prep cooler that is held for more than 24 hours. Instructed to provide, Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

Official Wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s Notes

Double door cooler missing interior covers, exposed insulation, instructed to repair.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official Wording

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector’s Notes

No food handler certificate for kitchen staff, instructed to obtain.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

WALL COVING MISSING FROM WALLBASE INSIDE OF THE FURNACE CLOSET AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING WHERE NEEDED.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.