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Los Arcos Authentic Mexican Food

February 9, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND COOKED PULLED PORK IN TOMATOE SAUCE STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.9F, FOOD WAS COOKED THE THE BEFORE. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 15,VALUE 60 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND OTHER FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REAC-IN COOLER AND IN REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL VENT COVERS ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS UNDER THE RUBBER MATTS. RUBBER MATTS IN THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESS ENCRUSTED GRIMES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,SPECIALLY BEHIND DEEP FRYER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER TRANING CERTIFICATE ON SITE ARE EXPIRED,INSTRUCTED TO RE-NEW
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-5-2020,REPORT #2359932 #55) 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND PREPARATION TABLE AND AIR DRYING SHELVING UNITS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL. #56) 6-303.11 FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT BOOTH AREAS. MUST REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED
code 60
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-5-2020 , REPORT# 2359932 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. POSTED CONSPICUOUS IN DINING ROOM WAS REPORT FROM 5-17-2019. NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE EMAILED, INSTRUCTED TO POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 5, 2020: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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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.

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