INDIO COCINA MEXICANA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN TAGGED PREP COOLER: HAM 51.1F, RED SALSA 48.3F, STEAK 45.1F, SOUR CREAM 45.5F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 TAGGED COOLER BEING USED AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F. COOLER REMAINS TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PRIORITY

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13: OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER.s INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER.s INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.