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LINDO GUADALAJARA RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LINDO GUADALAJARA RESTAURANT 4761 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60640 Restaurant
April 22, 2016 Canvass License #2196302
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE 1ST FLOOR(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET OF DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER OF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN THE PREP AREA.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING:INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA, ALL CHOPPING BOARD, LOWER COMPARTMENT PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREA. ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER(WITH DUST BUILD-UP), INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS(WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA, COOK LINE, AND PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
Violation #42
MAJOR
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.
Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.
Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.
Violation #42
MAJOR
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.
Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.
Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections