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GARCIA'S INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

GARCIA'S INC (AKA: GARCIA'S RESTAURANT) 4756-4760 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Restaurant
November 18, 2019 Canvass License #2089328
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT WITH CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS BUT MISSING SOME CLEANING SUPPLIES . INSTRUCT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MISSING ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 BIG COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE SMALL THREE COMPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SIBK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSEREVED ALL CLEANING MATERIAL(BROOMS, DUST PANS, SHOVEL, ETC.) STORED IN THE PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE AREA FOR ALL CLEANING MATERIALS.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR INSIDE THE BEER ROOM WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR INSIDE THE BEER ROOM WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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