Backyard Grill Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Facilites not maintaining proper temperature. Found condiment prep in rear prep area at improper temperature. Internal temperature at 47.1F, while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed manager that the internal temperature must maintain 40F or below at all times potentially hazardous foods are being stored. Critical citation issued 7-38-005A. "Held for inspection" tag placed on cooler.

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: Potentially hazardous foods doesn't meet temperature requirements during storage preparation, display and service. Found the following potentially hazardous foods stored in the cooler stated above: Tarter sauce 1 gal at 45.3F, Caesar dressing 1 gal at 46.2F, Feta cheese 5 gal at 50.0F, Mozzarella cheese 2 qrts at 44.4F. Instructed that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40F or below during storage. Manager discarded all products value $80.00, 8 gallons. Critical citation issued 7-38-050A.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Outside garbage waste grease area not maintained or cleaned. Observed waste grease and encrusted grease on exterior of grease box. Also, observed waste grease on ground around grease box. Instructed manager that the grease box exterior and the ground must be kept cleaned, dry and maintained to prevent any pest activity. Serious citation issued 7-30-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected: 6-17-2009, report# 159665: #30-Foods stored in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container. #33-Storage shelves, all cooking equipment, sinks, deep fryer, cabinets and prep tables/counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily. #34-Floor thru-out not cleaned and in poor condition. Instructed to detail clean and replace missing and broken floor tile. Serious citation issued 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Single and multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exposed, utility, one comp and three sinks, can opener, storage rack, lightcovers thru-out, fan covers in walk-in, ventilation covers in rear, exhausr hood and filters and front storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Coving in womens toilet room not maintained. Instructed to install missing or damaged coving tile. Ceiling and walls around pipes not sealed. Instructed to seal all openings.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exposed handsink in ice cream area not working. Instructed to repair sink with hot and cold running water or remove. Premieses does have additional hand sink that is near the ice cream bar.

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: Exposed handsink in ice cream area not working. Instructed to repair sink with hot and cold running water or remove. Premieses does have additional hand sink that is near the ice cream bar.

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.