ANN SATHER RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED A COOK HANDLING PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SAUSAGES AND WRAPPING A BREAKFAST BURRITO/TORTILLA WITH BARE HANDS ON THE COOKS LINE. REVIEWED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED LINK SAUSAGE ON THE COOKS LINE STEAM TABLE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 118.5F, 108.5F & 116.9F. OTHER HOT FOODS WERE NOTED AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. REVIEWED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT HAM AND CHEESE ON THE COOKS LINE COLD HOLDING TOP PORTION OF A COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HAM NOTED AT 52.5F & 47.6F. NOTED CHEESE WAS AT 50.5F & 45.1F. NOTED OTHER FOODS IN THE SAME COOLER WERE AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. REVIEWED HOLDING COLD FOODS AT 41F OR LESS AND RECOMMEND USING METAL PANS FOR COLD-HELD FOODS AND USING LIDS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS ON THE COOKS LINE STORED IMPROPERLY COMMINGLING INSIDE A CONTAINER OF LIQUID. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE FOR IN-USE UTENSILS. MANAGER REMOVED.

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: MUST NOT USE RAW, POROUS WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST USE A NON-POROUS CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH A BROKEN LID WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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: EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER NOTED WITH FOOD SPLATTER.----EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH DRIPPING GREASE ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----INTERIOR OF BOTH BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP DRIPPING DOWN INTO FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE HOT WATER TANK AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED POOLING WATER IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

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: BROKEN, MISSING BASEBOARD COVING/TILES AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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 SOILED MOPS STORED INVERTED IN THE BASEMENT, CAUSING POOLING WASTEWATER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

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: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

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: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

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.