Garcia's Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 15, 2011
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Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Feb 15, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Garcia's Restaurant since Feb 15, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Garcia's Restaurant trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Feb 15, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER DRINKING FROM A CUP AND CLEANING PREP TABLES AND RETURNING TO PREP AREA TO PREP FOODS. ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WENT TO BASEMENT RETURNED TO PREP AREA, TO PREPARE TACOS AFTER TOUCHING PARTS OF HIS BODY AND NOT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITIONS IN EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010[A].
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: 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. OBSERVED DISH WASHER WASHING AND RINSING LARGE MULTI-USE UTENSILS, BUT NOT SANITIZING THEM. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK USING 100PPM OF CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO OF REACH IN COOLERS DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND BAR AREA, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS AND MOP CLOSET, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Nov 10, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES & TIMES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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 ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN AREA
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLEY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/NEED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL & 3COMP. SINK &DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS, DRY STORAGE,INTERIOR,EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING IN BSMT & 1ST FLOOR
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROND STOCK & EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOORS WHEN IN STORAGE./MUST REMOVE ALL SODA CRATES OFF FLOORS AS STAINS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//MUST REPAIRE HOLE IN CEILING IN BASEMENT AROUND PIPES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//NEED DETAIL CLEANING ON VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA OVER 3COMP. SINK,UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING RANGE./NEED AIRE GAP ON WASTE LINE UNDER 3COMP. SINK & DISHWASHING MACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY (CLEAN & NEATLY STORED AWAY)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Garcia's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Garcia's Restaurant on file is from Feb 15, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Garcia's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Garcia's Restaurant.
Has Garcia's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Garcia's Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Garcia's Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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