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Barbacoa El Perico

March 9, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 50) BEHIND CHEST FREEZER ALONG WALLBASE AND ALSO IN STORAGE ROOM. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APRROX. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
code 18
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS, UNABLE TO LOCATE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B) SERIOUS.
code 28
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: IMPROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, CUTTING BOARDS, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
code 39
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST DO SO.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 8, 2011: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.