MAR 9
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GARCIA'S INC.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
1758 W LAWRENCE AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 9, 2018 · passed
4 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Apr 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY, DIRTY AND DUSTY SHELVES AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 272017PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW CHORIZO AND RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER ABOVE FRESH, CHOPPED ONION AND CILANTRO, PREPARED TORTILLA SOUP AND MOLE SAUCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED IE: SALSA @212F ON THE STOVE TOP. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD/SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR CLEANABLE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP FOUND DIRTY WITH DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
EXCESSIVE DUST IN CEILING VENTS OF BOTH THE MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS BEHIND THE BAR WHERE DRINKS ARE PREPARED AND FOOD IS SERVED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
JUN 82015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE PIPE UNDER THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING 3 FEET INTO A 5 GALLON BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CONDENSER OR INSTALL AN EXTENSION ON THE PIPE TO REACH THE 5 GALLON BUCKET WITHOUT A GAP TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM SPLASHING ONTO FOOD. FOOD ITEMS WERE MOVED FURTHER AWAY FROM THE LEAK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 162014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 16
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 46F TO 47.6F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46F; CHICKEN BROTH AT TEMP OF 46F; AND BEEF BROTH AT TEMP OF 44.6F.REACH-IN COOLER MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40.5F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 4,VALUE 30. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OILED CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER MUST BE REMOVED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINE IN BOTH PREP AREAS,MUST BE REMOVED. MISSING FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, MAIN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CEILING TILES ABOVE JUICE BOXES IN BASEMENT SURFACE IS POROUS AND NOT SMOOTH.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. GREASE ON FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD,MAIN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WALL DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANITAIN.
AUG 22013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK CONTAINER IN BASEMENT NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS ADJACENT TO DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED CELIING LIGHT COVERS MISSING END CAPS (ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT COVERS.
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MAR 262012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES UNDER BAR COUNTER, AT WOODEN SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ON WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES LEAKING UNDER MIDDLE AND RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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