Food Safety Report: Que Rico! Restaurant, 4454 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

4454 South Western Avenue, Chicago, 60609 Illinois, United States

Report date: Oct 20, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed a hand washing sink is needed in basement prep area where food is being prepared from raw ingredients. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying provision at handsink in kitchen prep area, or downstairs basement prep area. Instructed person in charge to provide hand drying provision at all times and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing cleanser at sink in basement area. Instructed person in charge to provide handwashing cleanser at all handwashing sinks at all times and maintain. #7-38-030(c). Citation issued under 6-301. 12 above.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice machine located in basement area with excessive a build-up rust and white slime substance, dripping onto ice cubes in interior ice bin(ice is used for human consumption). Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 1000 rat droppings scattered throughout basement area where food prep is done, area is connected to adjoining bar area. Instructed person in charge to remove all rat droppings, clean and sanitize all areas, and inform pest control service of activity. Priority violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test kit (chlorine sanitizer) available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed build up of food residue and spillage on interior and exterior of all cold holding units doors and bottoms. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed unnecessary items stored in basement area, and peeling paint on ceiling over prep tables. Instructed person in charge to repair paint and eleveate all items from floor at least six inches and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed damaged and severely water stained ceiling tiles in counter sales/dining room area. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed holes and in walls in basement area by walk in cooler and need soda syrup containers. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed build up of grease of filters in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov