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Rinconcito Ecuatoriano

January 5, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT IN USE (OUT-OF-ORDER) IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE MUST PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:POT OF VEGETABLE SOUP AT 44.2 F AND POT OF BEEF SOUP AT 54.F HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
code 22
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS IN KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS AND KITCHEN MULTI-USE UTENSILS (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES. • OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINERS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND INTERIOR/SIDES OF COOKING STOVE.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING ALSO,BETTER MAINTAIN OUTSIDE UNDERNEATH THE REAR STAIRCASE TO REMOVE CARBOARD BOXES,CRATES,LITTER ETC. • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 8, 2021: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding 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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