La Autentica De Guerrero Inc. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT FOODS ON STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: BEEF 125.3F THE PORK 98.5F AND THE STEAK 108.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 5 POUNDS TCS FOODS. VALUE 70 DOLLARS. MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS IN THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZING SOLUTION (CHLORINE) USED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED POTS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT TO0 LARGE TO BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE OR HAVE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN 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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT COOKING LINE HAND SINK, WATER TEMPERATURE 48.3F. NO HOT OR COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. MUST RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO HAND SINKS.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER-FILLED AND UNABLE TO CLOSE LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS NOT OVERFLOWING AND KEEP CLEAN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS ON TOP OF ITEMS THAT WILL BE CONSUMED BY PATRONS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND SEPARATE ITEMS THAT ARE FOR CONSUMPTION FROM PERSONAL ITEMS.

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.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VACCINATION SIGNAGE POSTED AT ENTRANCE AND NO VACCINATION SIGNAGE INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VACCINATION SIGNAGE AT ALL ACESSIBLE ENTRANCES AND INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT AT ALL TIMES.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUSES OF PATRONS AT ALL TIMES.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUSES OF PATRONS AT ALL TIMES.