35TH STREET REDHOTS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED WASTE WATER IS BACKING UP FROM DRAIN LINE UNDER STEAM TABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. WASTE WATER BACK UP

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HAND SINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED UNABLE TO TURN HOT WATER ON TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AT TOP OF MACHINE. MACHINE WITH MOLD AND SLIME BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. FOOD NOT PROTECTED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WINDOWS AND DOORS OPEN WITH HOUSE FLIES AND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. OBSERVED 1 BEE, 2-3 HOUSE FLIES, 8-10 FRUIT FLIES. WINDOWS IN NEED OF SCREENS IF LEFT OPEN. DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/8 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE WINDOWS, DOORS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

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: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBIS. FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST 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: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. BROKEN TILES IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. WALL AT REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT DRY WALL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN REAR AREA AND SHEILD IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN REAR AREA AND SHEILD IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.