LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.

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: ALL WIRE RACKS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.

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: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND WHEELS OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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: FLOOR IN REAR BY DISHWASHING AREA AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, CHIPPED SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-POROUS SURFACE. FLOOR UNDER SYRUP BOXES AND LINES NOT CLEAN, SYRUP ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN REAR BY DISHWASHING AREA AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, CHIPPED SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-POROUS SURFACE. FLOOR UNDER SYRUP BOXES AND LINES NOT CLEAN, SYRUP ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO 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.