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Blanco & Negro Restaurant

January 20, 2011 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT AREA PREP COOLER & REAR AREA CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP & FOIL & CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER & PREP COOLERS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN FRONT AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS & DINING AREA.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT & BOTH REAR DOORS,MOLDED CEILINGS & WALLS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS IN REAR BAR AREA.STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN BAR AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS IN BAR AREA.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DRAIN LINE IN WALK IN COOLER ,MISSING HOT WATER SUPPLY LINE AT MOP SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES & CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN REAR BAR AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 13, 2011: 10 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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