INDIO COCINA MEXICANA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS LOCATED IN A COOLER AT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA (FLAN, RICE PUDDING ETC.) NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT ORIGIN OR DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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 RUST ON LOWER SHELVES ON PREP COUNTER WITH MEAT SLICER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS ON A COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE GRILL IN POOR REPAIR WITH WARN OUT GASKETS. 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON LOWER SHELVES ON PREP COUNTER WITH MEAT SLICER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS ON A COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE GRILL IN POOR REPAIR WITH WARN OUT GASKETS. 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.