LINDO GUADALAJARA RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1981587 ON 1-17-17 NOT CORRECTED. #32- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. #33- INTERIOR TOP DRAWER ACROSS FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. PLASTIC LINER INSIDE DRAWER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35- CHIPPING PLASTER ON THE WALL AT THE WALL MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALL.#43-COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST NOT USE PAPER BAGS AS FOOD SEPARATORS IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR BOTH. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT. ALL FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS. POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS UNDER ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST 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: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS. POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS UNDER ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST 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.