CONCINA ECONOMICA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BEIGE AND PINK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE POTTED PLANTS STORED ON SHELF ABOVE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE POTTED PLANTS FROM SHELF ABOVE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT NEXT TO AND FOOD OR PREP SURFACES BELOW LIVE POTTED PLANTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM REAR LOWER LEFT SIDE OF LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH AND HOLE TO THE LEFT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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 HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH AND HOLE TO THE LEFT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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.