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Restaurant: El Guanaco 2
Address: 6345 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Oct 26, 2012

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All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS, COUNTER SHELVES,PREP SHELVES ETC.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT, REAR AREA, OFFICE, BASEMENT). ----- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR LEVEL MISSING FLOOR TILES BY HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHTBULBS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK. ---- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN LADIES WASHROOM.
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. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (OLD NEWSPAPER, MAGAZINES, EMPTY CARDBOARD BOXES, BROKEN FREEZER ETC) ON PREMISES, INCLUDING INSIDE THE OFFICE, COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, BOILER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, AND REORGANIZE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE. AND ALSO REPAINT METAL DIVIDER WITH RUST BETWEEN URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM.
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED SOILED WASHCLOTH IN A CONTAINER WITH LID. NOTED SOILED WASHCLOTH SCATTERED IN THE KITCHEN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND MUST REPAIR BROKEN CEILING TILES INSIDE OFFICE.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM (BASEMENT).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.
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. ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF BOILER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.--------REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PREP AREA.

Floor not cleaned through-out prep area. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Exhaust hood and filters, exterior and interior of all cooking equipment, prep counters and tables, coolers gaskets not cleaned. instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Walls through-out prep area and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean
Excessive clutter in prep, east side of basement along stairs and storage areas. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean areasand elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
Soil towels stored on prep table. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution inside container.
Exhasut fan in men's toilet and toilet cover in women's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repair fan cover and replace toilet lid. Excessive ice build-up in freezer chest. Instructed to defrost freezer and remove ice build-up.
Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.

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