2D RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE CUSTOMER BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER OR TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EXIT DOOR FROM BASEMENT TO HAVE GAPS LARGER THAN 1/4 INCHES ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT BASEMENT DOOR.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS IN THE STORAGE BINS IN THE BASEMENT STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES DO NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH FOOD CONTENTS.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAKING FROM WALK IN COOLER CONDENSATION LINES IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. EXCESSIVE LEAKING IS POOLING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE WALK IN COOLER TO ENSURE CONDENSATION IS NOT POOLING ONTO THE FLOOR AND LEAKING ONTO STORAGE SHELVES IN BOTH UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.

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: OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND SIDES OF FRYER EQUIPMENT AND BACK OF ICE MACHINE TO BE COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK BELOW THREE COMPART SINK MIDDLE DRIAN IN BASEMENT AND IN WATER PIPE LOCATED IN CEILING NEXT TO MAIN PREPARATION AREA IN BASEMENT. WATER ACTIVELY DRIPPING INTO BUCKET ON FLOOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSEREVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT CEILING ACROSS FROM THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER STATED CEILING IS OPEN TO REPAIR SMALL LEAK FROM ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE GRAINS AND FOOD RESIDUE IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ALONG THE SOUTH WALL BELOW SHELVES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS BELOW AND NEXT TO THE FRYER EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND SPILLAGE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE GRAINS AND FOOD RESIDUE IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ALONG THE SOUTH WALL BELOW SHELVES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS BELOW AND NEXT TO THE FRYER EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND SPILLAGE.

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.