GARCIA'S INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE FLIES AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED PREP TABLE AT REAR AREA OF BASEMENT FOR PREPARING MARGARITA INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/INSTALL HAND SINK OR REMOVE THE SAID PREP TABLE.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND COOKED FOOD WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE FOOD CARTS.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA.---------MUST SEAL GAP-OPENING IN BETWEEN WALL AND BASEBOARD TILES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING (LIGHT FIXTURES, VENT COVERS ETC.) WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE,DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TOP LOADER MARGARITA (TAYLOR) MACHINE WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (ON TOP/ABOVE) FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE SAID EQUIPMENT. MARGARITA MACHINE WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL GIVEN THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED, MUST FAX A STATEMENT TO CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USE.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.