ALEXANDER'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, SUCH AS CORNED BEEF IN THE NEW COOKS LINE COOLER AT 39.2F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B)--- INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE 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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: : 3-304.14-- ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: : 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN REAR PREP STORAGE SHELVING. 4-601.11(B)--- LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. CRACKED, DAMAGED, REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.

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: : 5-203.13--- MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR WASTEWATER DISPOSAL ON THE PREMISES.

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: : 6-201.11--- FLOORS AND DOOR THRESHOLD WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH ROTTEN, DAMAGED WOOD, AND MISSING TILES. MUST REPAIR ALL TO 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--- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.

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--- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.

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.