TAQUERIA LOS COMPADRES Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD ON HANDSINK LOCATED NEXT TO ICE MACHINE AND DRYING RACK WITH CLEAN KITCHEN USTENSILS. MUST MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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: OBSERVED UPRIGHT COOLER AS WELL AS 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED LOCATED IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.

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: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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.