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EL GUSANO ROJO II Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

EL GUSANO ROJO II (AKA: EL ROJO GUSANO II) 4217-4219 N RAVENSWOOD AVE, CHICAGO 60613 Restaurant
July 14, 2020 Canvass License #2569420
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOF OBSERVED ONE INCH OPENING ON SIDE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR OUTSIDE STORE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. AREA.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. AREA.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections