AREPA GEORGE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, REMINDER STATEMENT AND ASTERICK IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS TOP SIRLOIN STEAK AND GRILLED STEAK & CHEESE/ASADA AREPA WHICH ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDER TO YELLOW MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, REMINDER STATEMENT AND ASTERICK IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS TOP SIRLOIN STEAK AND GRILLED STEAK & CHEESE/ASADA AREPA WHICH ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDER TO YELLOW MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF UTILITY SINK AND NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON RIGHT SIDE OF UTILITY SINK AND RIGHT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED POTS AND PANS LOCATED ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE POTS AND PANS TO THE RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP DISPENSER LOCATED ABOVE DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP DISPENSER TO WALL ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS DRYING ON DRAINBOARD. OBSERVED PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT LOCATED ON SHELF ABOVE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON LEFT SIDES OF DOORS ON WHITE FREEZER AND WHITE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELVING UNIT ABOVE COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP STORING PLASTIC CUPS AND PLASTIC WRAP ON SHELVES IN SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC WRAP AS SHELF LINER, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON SHELF ABOVE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CUPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELF AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY COVER ON LEFT SIDE OF A/C UNIT ON SHELF IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COVER ON LEFT SIDE OF A/C UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY COVER ON LEFT SIDE OF A/C UNIT ON SHELF IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COVER ON LEFT SIDE OF A/C UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.