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El Faro Restaurant
June 29, 2010 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings9
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 6 DOZ. EGGS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE RANGING FROM 53.4F TO 58.1F, INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST KEEP COLD FOODS AT 4OF OR BELOW. EGGS DISCARDED; $40.00. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A]CRITICAL.
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Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As NeededInspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service ArticlesInspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; GRILL AT FRONT KITCHEN, FRYER, MICROWAVE OVEN, ICE MACHINE, CHEST FREEZERS, AND MEAT COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER A, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT FRONT KITCHEN, EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS, WALK IN COOLERS, STORAGE ROOMS AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR EAST WALL AT JUICE/DRINK PREP AREA AND WEST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT, AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures ShieldedInspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT BOTH KITCHEN, ABOVE PREP TABLES.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: 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 FRONT KITCHEN 3PART SINK FAUCET, PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE FOR EXPOSED SINK SAME AREA, PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR MAIN KITCHEN OVENS, AND REPAIR REAR PRODUCTION AREA 3PART SINK FAUCET.
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Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly StoredInspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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