GARCIA'S INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NUMBER 4, LOCATED IN BASEMENT, NEEDS RESEALED, AND BETTER MAINTAINED,

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: TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NUMBER 3, NOT CLEAN TOP AREA, FIRST FLOOR AREA, AND SHELVING OF WALK-IN COOLER NUMBER 3, IN BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR WHERE NEEDED,

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: LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORED BELONGS IN LOCKERS OR DESIGNATED AREA,

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.