AZUL 18 ON TAYLOR Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR COCA-COLA COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVES.

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: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AND THE 2-DRAWER PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDER THE GRILL.

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: REPAIR THE LEVER FOR THE RIGHT SIDE SINK STOPPER AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.

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: REGLUE THE CORNER OF THE CEILING JUNCTURE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND PROVIDE A CORNER PIECE TO SEAL FRP BOARD AT THE CORNER OF THE PREP AREA NEXT TO THE COCA-COLA COOLER AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND IN THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND IN THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.

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.