Backyard Grill Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HAMBURGER PATTIES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.6F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. DICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 47.1F, BLUE CHEESE FOUND AT 44.6F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE FOUND AT 44.2F, BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE FOUND AT 54.2F, RANCH DRESSING FOUND AT 45.7F, RAW CHICKEN FOUND AT 44.2F, SKIRT STEAK FOUND AT 44.7F, BEEF KABOBS FOUND AT 44.0F, RAW BEEF FOUND AT 44.6F, CHICKEN KABOBS FOUND AT 43.3F, RICE FOUND AT 44.1F AND THREE LARGE CONTAINERS OF MARINATED CHICKEN FOUND AT 45.8F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 300 LBS AT A COST OF $1,000. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST FILL AND SEAL GAP BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND WALL IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST INSTALL NEW CEILING TILE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST FILL AND SEAL GAP BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND WALL IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST INSTALL NEW CEILING TILE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.