TASTE OF PERU Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS(SLICED VEGGIES,COOKED BEAN,STEWED BEEF,SOUP,ETC), IN COOLERS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SERVICES,AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED OPEN CANS OF BEER AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ABOVE FOODS WITHOUT COVER ON THE FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a) SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS COVER PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS FIRST BEFORE STORING ANOTHER OBJECTS INSIDE OR ABOVE THEM,AT ALL TIMES.CDI. HEARING FOR TICKET NUMBER H000073570-15 WILL BE ON 11-17-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE.ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 05-10-10 REPORT NUMBER 88372 #s 30,35,AND 36 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. (30)"found some food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers". (35) "damaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen, and dining area shall be replaced.walls in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning". (36)"light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.light shield in bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning".CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH ABOVE PREVIOUS ODERS BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND SPILLS IN CHEF COOLERS.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND SPILLS IN CHEF COOLERS.

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.