LOS AZARES MEXICAN GRILL LLC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE DIRECTLY TOUCHING ICE. PERSONAL ITEMS MAY NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CUP AND DISCARD ICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN TOILET ROOMS AND IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE FRONT GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CLEAN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL NON-MANAGER EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL NON-MANAGER EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.