EL BARCO RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE BAR AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WAS OBSTRUCTED BY A CART OF CLEAN DISHES. THE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS BEHIND THE BAR WERE LOCATED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS FOR DISHWASHING ONLY AND THAT THE EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AT THE HAND SINK. MANAGER MOVED THE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK UPON REQUEST. THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS OBSTRUCTED BY A CART OF CLEAN DISHES AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND THE MANAGER REMOVED THE CART UPON MY REQUEST. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL NOT BE OBSTRUCTED AND MUST REMAIN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE BUILDUP IS NOT IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE BUT MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WHERE THE KEGS AND OTHER DRINKS AND CONDIMENTS ARE STORED BEHIND THE BAR UNDER THE BEER TAPS TO REMOVE SYRUP, LIQUID BUILDUP, AND SPLATTER-- MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CURTAINS IN THE PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND BUILDUP.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CURTAINS IN THE PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND BUILDUP.

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.