BOLIVAR Y LINCOLN VENEZUELAN CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST NOT STORE HAND WASHING PAPER TOWELS ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT IE: FLOOR MIXER. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHOES AND APRONS PREPARING FOODS AND WASHING DISHES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS AND OUTER CLOTHING FOR EMPLOYEES.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: IN USE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED APRONS BEING STORED HANGING INSIDE THE DIRTY UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN AND SOILED LINENS.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN STORED DISHES AND UTENSILS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST STORE CLEANED DISHES.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS, UNDER SINKS, TABLES, SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS FOR LINER OR REPAIR ON ANY EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, WALLS, OR ANY OTHER SURFACE.

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 BLACKENED, STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACKED GROOVES IN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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: MUST NOT USE POROUS CYLINDER BRICKS UNDER THE COOLER AS A MEANS OF EVEATION. MUST USE CLEANABLE MATERIAL SUCH AS METAL.

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: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, CARDBOARD, PAPER TOWELS OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. SURFACES MUST REMAIN SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK WITH EXCESSIVE, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN 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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL UNUSED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE REAR REFUSE AREA AND BACK PATIO AREA INCLUDING UNKNOWN SOURCE OF EXCESSIVE DROPINGS MUST BE REMOVED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNUSED DIRTY, FOOD SPLATTERED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

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: OBSERVED BLACKENED, SOILED UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH ENCRUSTED DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, TABLES, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH GREASE, DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS, DEAD POTTED PLANTS WITH SPILLED DIRT ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAND MIXER/HAND WASHING SINK. ----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, THROUGHOUT DISH AREA, MOP SINK, PREP, STORAGE ROOMS, DIRTY WITH GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER, BLACKEN AND SOILED WITH DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. RUBBER MATTING ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CERAMIC COVING/WALL BASEBOARD MISSING AND DAMAGED IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE REPAIR.

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: CERAMIC COVING/WALL BASEBOARD MISSING AND DAMAGED IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE REPAIR.

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.