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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INOPERABLE HAND DRYER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING DRYER OR DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE OVER 200PPM, INSTRUCTED NOT TO EXCEED MAXIMUM LEVELS OF 100PPM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: COOKED FOODS ( CHICKEN, SALSA... ) STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKINGS, INSTRUCTED TO DATE ALL TCS FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER HELD MORE THAN A DAY. PRIOTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: RAW SERVED OYSTERS NOT IDENTIFIED ON MENU WITH A SYMBLE TO COROLATE WITH THE FOOT NOTE AT BOTOM, INSTUCTED TO MARK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITAION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: RAW SERVED OYSTERS NOT IDENTIFIED ON MENU WITH A SYMBLE TO COROLATE WITH THE FOOT NOTE AT BOTOM, INSTUCTED TO MARK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITAION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.