IBORU EL PULPO LOCO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOUR AND RICE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, PREPACKAGED JELLO STORED IN THE DESSERT COOLER IN THE FRONT DINING AREA IS NOT LABELED. INGREDIENT LABEL AND SELL BY DATE IS REQUIRED ON ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE. MAINTAIN ALL.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS AND FOIL ON EQUIPMENT, BOTH ARE PROHIBITED. MAINTAIN ALL.

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: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. MOUNTED KNIFE RACK NOT CLEAN. ALSO, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND 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: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES DETACHED IN THE FRONT DINING AREA OF THE RESTAURANT. FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNT, AND IN THE BASEMENT ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL BEHIND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. ALSO, HOOD AND FILTERS ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING PAINT, AND DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS 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 LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.