BARBECUE KING RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #231225 ON 02/17/10 NOT CORRECTED: #30 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL READY TO EAT CUT PRODUCE PACKAGES AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER, #32 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP, #33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, UNDER, AROUND PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, RACKS, FAN GRID COVERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REAR HAND WASH SINK, AND AROUND DISH MACHINE, #35 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN TOILET ROOMS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL BASE BEHIND IN POOR REPAIR IN UTILITY CLOSET, #38 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE HOT TEA BURNER UNITS AND PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK, #41 INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.

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: REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM SHELVES/RACKS IN PREP AREAS AND STORAGE SHELVES. RESURFACE WORN BUTCHER BLOCK AT FRONT PREP AREA, REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEER AND WALK-IN COOLER.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PREP TABLES, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FISH TANK.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PREP TABLES, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FISH TANK.

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.