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ARAMARK & LOYOLA DAMEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ARAMARK & LOYOLA DAMEN (AKA: DAMEN DINING) 6511 N SHERIDAN RD, CHICAGO 60626 Restaurant
October 21, 2019 Complaint License #2231765
11
Total Violations
4
Critical
3
Major
4
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

11
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A) WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT UPPER PART OF SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE AND CHUTE IN DINING AREA;ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Violation #22
CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE FOLOWING COLD UNITS: SUSHI PRODUCTS AND SANDWICHES AT TEMP OF 50F TO 55F. POUNDS 75,VALUE 391.36F. DISPLAY COOLER AT SELF SERVING AREA: 25 POUNDS OF VARIOUS KIND OF YOGURTS, 10 POUNDS CHEESE AND LUNCHABLES AND 10 POUNDS MILKS ALL AT TEMP OF 50F TO 51.6F; POUNDS 45,VALUE 100. SELF SERVING COOLER AT COFFEE AREA: PASTA SALADS,SANDWICHED FRESH FRUIT CUTS AT TEMP OF 57.6F TO 62F; CHOCOLATE MILK, CHOPPED LETTUCE,DICED TOMATOES,LIQUID EGGS AND SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 51.6F TO 62.6F,PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE THE COOLER AT WOK PREP AREA,POUNDS 40,VALUE 65.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND THREE DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 51F. TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNIT: CUT TOMATOES,CHOCOLATE MILK ,ETC. FOUND DISPLAY COOLER AT SELF SERVING AREA AT TEMP OF 55.1F,TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:YOGURTS,SUSHI ROLL,SANDWICHES ETC. DISPLAY COOLER AT SELF SERVING COFFEE AREA AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE 56.7F,ALSO TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE UNIT:CUT FRESH FRUITS,PASTA SALADS.SANDWICHES ETC. COLD UNITS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRESENTLY TECHNICIAN ON SITE.UNABLE TO REPAIR COOLERS STILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.TAGGED ALL FOUR UNITS,"DO NOT USE". PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED FLYING INSECT IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES: 10 HALLWAY IN THE KITCHEN ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, 15 FLYING INSECTS ON NORTH-EAST WALLS INSIDE DRY STORAGE(EAST AREA);FRESH JUICE ROOM OVER 60 FLYING INSECTS;SALAD BAR 6 FLYING INSECTS; 6 FLIES AT MOP SINK AREA; OVER 15 FLIES INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM ON DIRTY APRONS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: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.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN FRYER AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GRIMES ON SHELVES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE WOK PREP AREA.
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PIPES ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP MACHINE BROOKED/REPLACED, HOWEVER WAS LEFT BEHIND RUST AT EXTERIOR OF HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AT FIRST FLOOR,NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS LEAKING AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA, REPAIR CAUSE.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: GRIMES ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING TILE IS MISSING ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING TILE IS MISSING ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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.

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