PASS
Risk 1 (High)
EL FARO RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
July 3, 2013
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License #77168
4
Total Violations
3
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE POTATO SCOOP/CONTAINER IS CRACKED AND STORED HANDLE DOWN IN THE FOOD, REPLACE WITH A SANITARY CONTAINER WITH A LONGER HANDLE SO IT ISN'T IN THE FOOD.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE ROBOT COUPE FOOD PROCESSOR HAS A DIRTY, STAINED INTERIOR GASKET, REPLACE THE GASKET AND WASH, RINSE SANITIZE AND AIR DRY THE UNIT DAILY AS NEEDED. SEVERAL OF THE ONE DOOR COOLERS HAS DUSTY COILS AND THE PREPARED FOOD WALK IN COOLER HAS A MILDEW STAINED CEILING, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE COOLERS.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #41
MAJOR
Violation Details
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE CLEANING SCRUB PADS ARE STORED ON AN UNSANITARY RACK, REPLACE SAID RACK.
Why This Matters
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Specific Requirements
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.14
Violation #41
MAJOR
Violation Details
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE CLEANING SCRUB PADS ARE STORED ON AN UNSANITARY RACK, REPLACE SAID RACK.
Why This Matters
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Specific Requirements
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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