BALE SANDWICH AND BAKERY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND COOKED BEEF INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE AT 47.8F-49.0F,TOTAL 50LBS. WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.2F. ALSO COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SUCH AS SHREDDED CHICKEN AT 64.0F, 1/2 LB, COOKED SHRIMP AT 48.0F, 1/2 POUND SHREDDED PORK AT 49.2F,1/2 POUND. PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 38.9F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $$58.00, TOTAL 51.5 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES OF THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE LOWER LEFT AND RIGHT SURFACES AND ALSO ON THE PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES AND PLASTIC LID. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). ICE MAKER TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION,CLEANED AND SANITIZED INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES OF THE ICE MAKER.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, TRAYS ,FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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: MUST CLEAN TH FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN. MOP SINK, ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) AND LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL POTS, PANS, AND COOKING UTENSILS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL POTS,PANS, AND COOKING UTENSILS OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS , BUCKET WITH FOOD AND BOXED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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.