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TASTE OF PERU Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TASTE OF PERU 6545 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60626 Restaurant
April 21, 2015 License License #2391883
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED WELDED DIVIDERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO RE-WELD WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES,USE NON-RUST MATERIAL NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND METAL COUNTER TOP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID SPLASH GUARD WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NO ABSORBENT SURFACE. ICE CUBES STORED INSIDE NON SELF-DRAINED CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN ICE CONTAINER.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH ROOM WITH DEBRIS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. UNEVEN, BROKEN FLOOR AROUND THE CAPPED FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH ROOM WITH DEBRIS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. UNEVEN, BROKEN FLOOR AROUND THE CAPPED FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections