FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
ATHENIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
August 13, 2013
Canvass
License #3803
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 06/14/12 REPORT#1229647 NOT CORRECTED. #32 MUST REPAINT THE PAINTED SHELVES ABOVE THE SALAD STATION, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLATE STORAGE AREA. #33 DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. #34 MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED 7-42-090.
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED ON WALLAT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL KNIFE RACK FOR STORAGE.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING MUST FIX. VENTILATION AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING MUST REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING MUST FIX. VENTILATION AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING MUST REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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