LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED COOK ON GRILL PLATING FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, FOODS SUCH AS TORTILLA, ADDING TOMATOES, CHEESE AND LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS, NO GLOVES BEING WORN AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT BARE HAND CONTACT AT ONCE, INSTRUCTED THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED AND GLOVES MUST BE WORN, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-010 (A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS IN USE ON SEVERAL SHELVING UNITS LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ADVISED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MANAGER REMOVED CARDBOARD LINER DURING INSPECTION. 5 WIRE RACKS IN LOWER BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH RUST AND CRACKED PAINT ON SURFACES. INSTD TO SMOOTH AND REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE. OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS. INSTRD MANAGER TO CLEAN 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS.INSTRD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE WALK WAY, TO BASEMENT AREA. INSTD MANAGER TO REPLACE 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS.INSTRD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE WALK WAY, TO BASEMENT AREA. INSTD MANAGER TO REPLACE 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.