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

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2145351 2/22/18 #18- STILL FINDING AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP AND BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR,REAR DELIVERY DOOR AND PATIO DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.OWNER IS NOW REPAIRING THE DOORS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.SMALL FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED AND PEST CONTROL WAS ON SITE ON 2/23/18.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND DISHES ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINK NEXT TO COUNTER TOPS IN HALLWAY DRINK STATION AREA/FRONT PREP DRINK STATION AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON REAR STORAGE AREA CHEST FREEZER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,FRYERS AND UNDERSIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER,GRINDERS ETC.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FANGUARD COVERS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP AREAS,STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS,DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED UPPER WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA OVER VENTILATION HOOD,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HOLES IN BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR WALL OUTLET IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE 1-EYE STOVES UNDER VENTILATION HOODS IN PREP AREAS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED FROM ON TOP OF FOOD ARTICLES.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED FROM ON TOP OF FOOD ARTICLES.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.