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

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 4 CONTAINERS OF SALSA STORED IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 75.4F, 72.0F, 80.5F, 80.4F 2LBS AND WORTH $40.00. ALSO A CONTAINER OF STEAK WITH AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F 3LBS WORTH $15. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNITARLY DISCARDED THE FOOD ITEMS ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE USED BY DATE MARK ON ALL READY TO EAT AND PREPARED FOOD. PRIORITY 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: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER (SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON ALL MENUS ON PREMISE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATON 7-38-005.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH ITS COMMON NAME.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A BROKEN BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.

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 A BROKEN BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.

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.