PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
B & A SUPERSUB INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 9, 2016
Complaint
License #1122312
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 95.7F AND GYRO MEAT ON PREP TABLE AT 80 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW COLD AND AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE HOT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-05(A).
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES REQUIRED FOR TESTING THE SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING THE DISH WASHING PROCESS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS WHERE FROZEN BLOOD FROM CHICKEN IS PRESENT, ALL SHELVES, COUNTERS, AND INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DOOR TRACK OF REACH-IN POP COOLER NEAR FRONT SECTION COUNTER AREA.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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