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Restaurant: Cocina De Galarza
Address: 2420 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Mar 9, 2012

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All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED OWNER HANDLING FOODS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.INTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE WHEN OR WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE.FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN,BEEF,RICE,POTATO STEW,ETC STORED INSIDE EACH OTHER AND ABOVE EACH OTHER WITH OUT COVER.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a) SERIOUS INSTRUCTED OWNER TO HAVE READY TO EAT AND PREPARED FOODS IN COOLER AND OR ELSEWHERE COVERED FIRST BEFORE STORING SOMETHING ELSE INSIDE OR ABOVE THEM.CDI.
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. FOUND CLEAN UNTENSILS ON SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN,DINING AND BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED OWNER TO INVERT AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO REMOVE KNIVES,SPATULAS ETC.STORE AGAINST WALLS AND BETWEEN 3COMP.SINKS IN KITCHEN.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE SODA PIPE LINE INSIDE ICE BIN IN BAR,AND PROVIDE LID COVER FOR ICE BIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN POTS IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY CHAR BUILD UP,CLEAN STORAGE PALLETS USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT WITH FOOD SPILLS.CLEAN PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE,MOP SINK,INBSMT,3COMP.SINK IN THE BAR,AND IN THE KITCHEN,OUTER WALLS OF ICE BIN WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENTS WITH DEBRIS,STAIR WELLS WIYH SUGAR AND SALT SPILLS,FLOORS IN LADIES TOILET UNDER BABY CHANGING COUNTER WITH DEBRIS,ALL NEEDS CLEANING. MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN KITCHEN WITH FOOD STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT,AND ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS.
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. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT COFFEE PREP AREA

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT SAID BASEMENT,SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENING ON FLOOR BY FLOOR DRAIN,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING COOLERS,ICE MACHINE,SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,KNIFE RACK,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE AREAS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS ETC.
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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE STORED NEATLY,ORGANIZED 6' OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES,CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOM NEED CLEANING.

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.ABATED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING COOLERS,ICE MACHINE,SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,KNIFE RACK,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE AREAS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS ETC.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ABATED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES,CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOM NEED CLEANING.
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.ABATED.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.ABATED.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING BASEMENT AREAS,SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR LOCATED IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL,DATE PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.
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.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL POTS/PANS BENEATH PREP TABLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.REMOVE MULTI-USE UTENSILS HUNG ON WALL ALONG THE 3 COMP SINK AREA,DETAIL CLEAN SHELVINGS OVER SAME AREA.
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.REPAIR WATER LEAK BENEATH ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA,REPAIR VENTILATION IN MENS TOILET ROOM.
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.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,PROPERLY STORE KEPT ITEMS NEATLY 6' OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS, MUST CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY
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 PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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 THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS

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