11 DEGREES NORTH Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: : 4-204.112(B)--- INOPERABLE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT TWO-DOOR MILK COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12-- BULK FOODS SUCH AS COLD BREW COFFEE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: : 3-304.14-- WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19-- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. 4-202.16-- MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE DOOR HANDLE OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL. : 4-204.12-- MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION BIN AT THE FRONT PREP. 4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE GASKET.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE PAPER AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.11--- RAW WOOD BACKSPLASH AT THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, UTILITY SERVICE SINK, AND ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP MUST BE PAINTED, SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.-----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING, MOLDY. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT/CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11-- MUST PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11-- MUST PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.