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TASTE OF PERU Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TASTE OF PERU 6545 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60626 Restaurant
September 6, 2022 Canvass License #2391883
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON STOVETOP HANDLES IN COOKLINE AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION.
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.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER NEXT TO COOKLINE UNIT. UTENSILS MUST BE STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE, IN RUNNING WATER, IN A CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PREP-LINE UNIT GASKETS AND EXTERIOR OF STAND UP COOLER IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PREP-LINE UNIT GASKETS AND EXTERIOR OF STAND UP COOLER IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.

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