GARCIA'S INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS WITH RUST.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR COOKLINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL KITCHEN/BAR COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS ETC,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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREAS ALSO,REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON CEILINGS ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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.