LOS ARCOS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. BEEF AT 47.8F, 2 LBS; DICED CHICKEN AT 47.9F, 2 LBS; PORK AT 45.6F, 7 LBS; CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $42.11 TOTAL 11 LBS.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 1ST COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE GREASE BOX AND REPAIR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. OWNER/MANAGER CALLED THE PLUMBER TO FIX THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING INSPECTION. PLUMBERS WERE ABLE TO FIX THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IS NOW DRAINING WELL. NO MORE WASTE WATER BACKING UP.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAINED.

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: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR(WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED) OR REPLACE 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR(WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED) OR REPLACE 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.