EL GUSANO ROJO II Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NO LABEL PROVIDED ON FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER,MUST BE LABELED

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE. NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA,NEED TO PROVIDE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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: BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER WITH BLACK SLIME AND FOOD DEBRIS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,ICE MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO BROKEN CEMENT.SAND AND OTHER DEBRIS AROUND WATER TANK IN BASEMENT,REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.ITEMS NEED AT SAID AREA MOST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. BROKEN,ROUGH UN CLEANABLE WOOD FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR AT BAR AREA AND KITCHEN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS,RE-PAINT AND MAINTAIN

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: BROKEN WALL INSIDE THE CABINET OF WASHBOWL AT FIRST WASHROOM BY THE DINING AREA,SEAL AND MAINTAIN. EAST WALL AT BAR AREA WITH WRINKLED,DUSTY DUCT TAPE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE,NO DUCT TAPE TO BE USED.SOUTH WALL BY THE MIRROR OF THE BAR WITH ROUGH, UNEVEN NOT CLEANABLE SURFACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA,NEED TO CLEAN 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA,NEED TO CLEAN 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.