DEPASADA RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A FOOD EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WEARING PLASTIC GLOVES GO RINSE OFF DIRTY DISHES AND RETURN TO THE PREP AREA TO PACKAGE READY-TO-EAT FOOD FOR A TO-GO ORDER WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS BEFORE CHANGING TASKS. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING SOILED EQUIPMENT AND BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES TO INITIATE A TASK THAT INVOLVES WORKING WITH FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED DIRTY GLOVES AND WASHED HANDS.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE KEPT ON SITE WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC.) AND RECENT PEST CONTROL REPORTS (TWICE PER YEAR PER CODE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILT ON THE EXTERIOR PARTS OF THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO 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: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILT ON THE EXTERIOR PARTS OF THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO 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.