POLLO ASADO INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT BOTH THE MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICES MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. OWNER PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS THROUGHOUT COOLERS NOT DATE LABELED. NO LABELES ON ANY FOODS. COOKED TONGUE, COOKED BEEF, COOKED PORK, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP,COOKED RICE WATER (HORCHATA). ALL DISCARDED. APPROXIMATLY 75 LBS @ 100.00. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 15-20 BABY ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER, AT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA ON THE FLOOR, IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE BOX FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ROACHES. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR ROACHES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER SEWER LINES. MUST REMOVE BOX FREEZERS FROM UNDER SEWER LINES AND STORE IN AN AREA WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILINGS.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND THE CLEAN DISH DRYING RACK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER, SHIELDING FOR THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA/SHELVING LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM TO PREVENT CUSTOMER ACCESS TO THE DRY FOODS BEING STORED.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS/COOKS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS, WALK-IN COOLER USED AS STORAGE, DINING ROOM STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE COOKS LINE COOLER DOOR HANDLE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD RESIDUE AND GREASE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN DIRTY,FOOD BLENDER, INTERIOR ALL COOLERS DIRTY AND NUMOUROUS DEAD ROACHES NOTED IN THE RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT NOTED DIRTY WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES INCLUDING BATHROOM CABINET SHELVING AND ALL METAL RACK SHELVING, ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER, ALL PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVING UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILETS AND WASHBOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN WITH DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE OR REPLACE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER ALL SHELVING, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOMS, DINING ROOM, FRONT AND REAR PREP WITH DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND HUNDREDS OF DEAD ROACHES.DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DEAD ROACHES, DEAD MOUSE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER ALL SHELVING, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOMS, DINING ROOM, FRONT AND REAR PREP WITH DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND HUNDREDS OF DEAD ROACHES.DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DEAD ROACHES, DEAD MOUSE AND MAINTAIN.

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.