EL BARCO RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSATACE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE AT THE FRONT BAR MUST REMOVE ICE FROM MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE MACHINE WILL BE TAGED ON THIS DAY MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX# 312 746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBADE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT REACHING PROPER TEMPERATURE HIGH TEMPERATURE READING 147.0F SHOULD MAINTAIN 180.0F OR ABOVE MACHINE WILL BE TAGED ON THIS DAY MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE IS REPAIRED FAX#312 746 -4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1277773 DATE 04-01-2013 NOT CORRECTED(32)ICE BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER IN BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR STORED ICE(38)DRAINLINE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1277773 DATE 04-01-2013 NOT CORRECTED(32)ICE BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER IN BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR STORED ICE(38)DRAINLINE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.