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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.

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: NOTED ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED WITH PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE AT THE INNER AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED WITH HANDLE UP OR PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED WITH HANDLE UP OR PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

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.