CHILANGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES FOR TESTING CHLORINE SOLUTION AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO TEST SANITIZING SOLUTION, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/22/2016, REPORT #1950936, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNIT UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES. 41 EXTREME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED, ON SHELVES WHERE FOOD PRODUCT IS BEING STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS,

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS IN BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS IN BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

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.