EL CANGREJO GUAYACO LLC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING PROVISIONS AT REAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND SOAP FROM SINK AND USE ONLY AS MOP SINK.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT & REAR REACH IN COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN COOLER FOR ACCURATE TEMPERATURE READ. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD WITHOUT COMMON FOOD LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME, INGREDIENTS AND SOURCE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORED ON FLOOR ON CRATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHEVLING THAT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND IS ELEVATED A MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR REMOVE HOSE FAUCET AND REPLACE WITH A FAUCET THAT HAS A FIXED AIR GAP.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR REMOVE HOSE FAUCET AND REPLACE WITH A FAUCET THAT HAS A FIXED AIR GAP.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.