55TH ST HAROLD'S & FRESH LEMONADE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT PLUMBING FIXTURES CONNECTED WITH WATER DISCHARGING INTO SMALL BUCKET AS WELL AS HEAVILY POOLING ONTO FLOOR.NOTED HOT WATER @69F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEAST 100F AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 60 LBS FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING IMPROPERLY ON ROLLING CART IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISE 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS STORING INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, SEASONINGS) WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 55 SMALL AND LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS.. IN FRONT PREP AROUND LEMONADE DISPENSER, ON COUNTERTOP, STANDING ON SINK BASIN, ON PAPER BAGS, ON CARDBOARD BOXES, ON TOP OF POTS STORING USED GREASE, INSIDE OFFICE AND ON GLASS WINDOW SEPERATING DINING AREA FROM PREP. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, PREP TABLES, CHICKEN BASKETS, BULK BINS CONTAINING CHICKEN AND ROLLING CARTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD RESIDUES AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTABLE SURFACES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTABLE SURFACES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.