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EL RINCON DE FABIO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

EL RINCON DE FABIO 1002 W ARGYLE ST, CHICAGO 60640 Restaurant
January 18, 2023 License License #2886319
3
Total Violations
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS
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 #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

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