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Restaurant: Lalo's
Address: 1960 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: Oct 13, 2010

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50

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All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO READY TO EAT ICE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED @ 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. SEVERAL CHECKS MADE. FOUND SANITIZING LEVEL AT 0PPM. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. ALSO OBSERVED BARTENDER WASHING GLASSWARE AT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OUT A SANITIZING RINSE. SINK NOT PROPERLY SET TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION AND RE-WASHED GLASSWARE.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BOTTLE 'SALSA BRUJA' PACKAGED AND SOLD TO THE PUBLIC MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH LIST OF INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
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. ALL EXPOSED TABLEWARE MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE 1ST FLR. WALK-IN COOLER, MUST REMOVE/CLEAN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON BASEMENT REACH-IN FREEZER, MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. WOODEN PREP CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO STEAM TABLE WITH LARGE CRACKS AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE. MUST REPLACE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DIRTY UNUSED MARGARITA MACHINE IN BASEMENT MUST BE CLEANED AFTER USE, STORED CLEAN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. FOOD SPILLAGE ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, MUST CLEAN. CHIPPING CEMENT FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE, MUST REPAIR.
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. LEAK FROM CEILING PIPING ONTO FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT POT STORAGE, MUST REPAIR. WASTE WATER DRAIN FROM 1ST. FLR. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST COMPLETELY DRAIN OVER AND INTO FLOOR DRAIN, NOT ONTO FLOOR. LADIES EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET TANK CRACKED/BROKEN, MUST REPLACE. BOTH GAS STOVES IN BASEMENT PREP MUST BE COMPLETELY COVERED BY VENTILATION.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AT DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD AND CHIPPING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, MUST REPLACE. CEILING VENTS ABOVE BASEMENT LARGE COOKING POT AND STORED SPICES WITH GREASE, MUST CLEAN.
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. MUST PROVIDE FOR 1ST.FLR. WALK-IN COOLER, BASEMENT REACH-IN FREEZER.

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