EL GUSANO ROJO II Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASH SINK PROVIDED AT OUTSIDE STORAGE/PREP AREA. OBSERVED PREP TABLE,OPEN BAGS OF FLOUR,SUGAR SPICE AND FOOD SCALE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IF THE MENTIONED STORAGE IS USED FOR PREP AREA OTHERWISE MUST REMOVE ALL OPENED FOOD:FLOUR,SUGAR,SPICE;ALSO PREP TABLE,PREP COOLER AND FOOD SCALE. UNIT MUST BE USE ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE.NO REPACKING IF AN HAND SINK IS NOT INSTALLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED -

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND CHEST FREEZER WITH A BUILD -UP OF ICE AND DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 4 PANS OF CUT COOKED MUSHROOMS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AT TEMP OF 50.1F TO 91F .COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED BY THE OWNER.POUND 40,VALUE 44. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: DOOR OF THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR AT BOTTOM(RUST AND HOLES),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNEVEN,ROUGH AND UN-CLEANABLE SURFACE(STORAGE IS INSTALLED ON TOP PARKING LOT SURFACE)SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REMOVE DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES ETC.REPLACE /REPAIR RUSTY,BROKEN UN-CLEANABLE METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. WALL HAS COMPRESSED WOOD PANELS AND BRICK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WALLS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNEVEN,ROUGH AND UN-CLEANABLE SURFACE(STORAGE IS INSTALLED ON TOP PARKING LOT SURFACE)SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REMOVE DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES ETC.REPLACE /REPAIR RUSTY,BROKEN UN-CLEANABLE METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. WALL HAS COMPRESSED WOOD PANELS AND BRICK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WALLS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.