LINDO MICHOACAN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS LABELED ONLY WITH A DATE. MUST PROVIDE LABELS AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.(SAUCES, COOKED MEATS, RAW MEATS AND POULTRY).MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST USE UTENSILS/FOOD SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. FOUND RED PLASTIC SERVING BOWL BEING USED AS A SCOOPER INSIDE A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH CUT RAW VEGETABLES.MUST PROVIDE.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE EXTREMLY RUSTED SHELVING RACKS AT THE UPRIGHT COOLERS IN THE MOST REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.FOUND ABOVE SHELVING RACKS DIRTY AND RUSTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE SIDES AND THE WALLS OF THE SMALL ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION AT THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR STAINLESS STEEL WALL COVERING AROUND THE ENTIRE MOP SINK CLOSET. FOUND ABOVE WARPED, IN POOR CONDITION AND CURLED UPWARDS. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO AT THE MIDDLE SECTION WALL BETWEEN THE CLOSE SINK CLOSET AREA AND THE 3-COMP SINK FOUND WALL TRIM WITH OPENINGS AND FALLING APART. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT ABOVE STATED AREAS AND SURFACES MUST BE FLAT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

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: MUST REPAIR STAINLESS STEEL WALL COVERING AROUND THE ENTIRE MOP SINK CLOSET. FOUND ABOVE WARPED, IN POOR CONDITION AND CURLED UPWARDS. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO AT THE MIDDLE SECTION WALL BETWEEN THE CLOSE SINK CLOSET AREA AND THE 3-COMP SINK FOUND WALL TRIM WITH OPENINGS AND FALLING APART. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT ABOVE STATED AREAS AND SURFACES MUST BE FLAT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

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.