RINCONCITO ECUATORIANO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS THE RAW CLAMS IN THE CEVICHE DISH AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF THE RAW CLAMS AND PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK OR REMOVE ALL CLEAN STORED UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE SINK AREA.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE ALL RUST.

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 METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST AND RE-PAINT/RE-SEAL.-----: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.------ ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST NOT ATTACH A WATER DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR DRINKING WATER TO THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESSIVE PILED CARDBOARD BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS AT THE OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA AND REAR PATIO TO THE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA FOUND DIRTY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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 KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA FOUND DIRTY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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.