Backyard Grill Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1515605 ISSUED ON 01-06-2015. #31 - MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. #32 - HANDLES MISSING FROM STEAM TABLE FOOD COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDLES FOR COVERS. #33 - EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, SLICER EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #34 - FLOORS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE. #35 - LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN. #36 - LIGHT COVER MISSING FROM LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT COVERS OR INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS. #40 - THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS. #45 - FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT FOR THE STATE OF ILLINOIS HAS NOT BEEN MET AT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS 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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT SALAD PREP 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY WALL UNDERNEATH/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEALED WALL TILE IN REAR PREP AREA (BEHIND PREP TABLE).

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: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY WALL UNDERNEATH/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEALED WALL TILE IN REAR PREP AREA (BEHIND PREP TABLE).

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.