11 DINING Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, SLICED TOMATOES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT; 2 LBS OF CHEESE AT 53.1F, 1/2 LB OF EGGS AT 76.6F, 1LB OF SAUSAGE AT 58.0F, 1LB OF CHICKEN AT 57.7F, 1LB OF HAM AT 54.1F, 1 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 54.3F, 2LBS OF PORK AT 94F, 1 LB OF TURKEY SAUSAGE AT 82.2F, AND 1 LB OF SAUSAGE AT 73F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. TOTAL COST OF FOOD DISCARDED IS $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS; 30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND PREP COOLER, 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVES THAT HOLD POTS AND PANS, AND 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BETWEEN STEAMER TABLES AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR BY THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER BOTH FLAT TOP GRILLS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE ALL OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE ALL OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.