EL BARCO RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND 10 POUNDS OF LIVE OYSTERS WITOUTH SHELL FISH TAG STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH. SHELL FISH TAG MUST REMAIN WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL IS FINISHED AND THEREAFTER TAG MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS.POUNDS 10,VALUE 58 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORING KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. PERSONALLY SET UP SINK: WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE:100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,FOUND COOKED OCTOPUS STORED ON SHELF STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER WITHOUT A COVER OR ANY OTHER PROTECTION .ALSO FOUND A CONTAINER WITH WATER WHICH WAS MELTED FROM DEFROSTING FISHES WATER HAD A LAYER OF WHITE MOLD,IN THE SAME CONTAINER ALSO WAS STORED BOTTLES OF FOOD LIQUID ,FRESH GREEN PEEPER,AND OTHER FOODS,FOUL ODORS.IT WAS REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST.FOOD WAS COVERED . SERIOUS VIOLATION: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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND REAR MAIN DOOR OPENED AND SCREEN DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED.BOTTOM DOOR HAS AND GAP OF 1/INCH AND TOP OF THE DOOR A 1/4" GAP.MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN MATERIAL NOT LESS THAN A 16 MESH TO THE INCH. ALSO DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO FRAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN ,DIRTY,POROUS GRAY DUCT TAPE ON HANDLE OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY REPLACE HANDLE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCETS WITHOUT A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICES,FAUCETS ARE USED TO ATTACH GARDEN HOSES WHEN IS NEEDED

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA: COOKING EQUIPMENTS(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),PIPES,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON CEILING;,INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,AND SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER;LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REMOVE DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE AND GRIMES BUILD-UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA SPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS ,SHELVES,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS,ALSO INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL IN THE KITCHEN BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO SMOKE ALSO FOOD STAINES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPLACE CEILING TILES,INCLUDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND DISH MACHINE WALL WITH GRIMES.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL IN THE KITCHEN BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO SMOKE ALSO FOOD STAINES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPLACE CEILING TILES,INCLUDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND DISH MACHINE WALL WITH GRIMES.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.