AU CHEVAL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREP COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA CURRENTLY IN USE, IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 46F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TRAY OF PRE COOKED HASHBROWNS AT 45.5F, CONTAINERS OF SAUTEED PEPPERS AT 47.9F, AND CONTAINER OF GRAVY (CONTAINS DUCK, PORK) AT 46.9F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP/HOLE NOTED AT BOTTOM CORNER AND APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT SIDE OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING COVERS FOR TOP OF PREP COOLERS/CONDIMENT HOLDING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COVERS. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF WALL AND DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BLACK CEILING AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO BE FINISHED IN LIGHT COLOR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BLACK CEILING AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO BE FINISHED IN LIGHT COLOR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.