AU CHEVAL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: BOTH DISH MACHINES NOT SANITIZING IN FINAL RINSE CYCLE, NO RESIDUAL ON TEST STRIPS WHEN TESTED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE AND TO MANUALLY SANITIZE ANY MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT NEEDED UNTIL MACHINES HAVE BEEN SERVICED. 7-38-030 CRITICAL VIOLATION.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: LARGE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. WHITE AND BLACK RESIDUE FOUND INSIDE THE UNIT ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL AND CEILING. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE FROM UNIT BEFORE CLEANING AND SANITIZING MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9-15-14 ON REPORT # 1467480 NOT CORRECTED:-33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE SMALL ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.-38-MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIORS(SIDES) OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT(EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP NOTED). CLEAN SINK NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK WHERE BOTTLES OF LIQUOR ARE STORED, CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER DRIPPING FROM WASTE LINE PIPE ONTO FLOOR UNDER HOT WATER TANK FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN BASEMENT. MUST ATTACH ADDITIONAL PIPING TO THE WASTE LINE THAT EXTENDS DIRECTLY OVER A FLOOR DRAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER DRIPPING FROM WASTE LINE PIPE ONTO FLOOR UNDER HOT WATER TANK FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN BASEMENT. MUST ATTACH ADDITIONAL PIPING TO THE WASTE LINE THAT EXTENDS DIRECTLY OVER A FLOOR DRAIN.

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.