BEATRIX MARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HADLER TASTE FOOD WITH GLOVES ON, FOOD HANDLER THEN PROCCEDDED TO GRAB A CLEAN FOOD BIN, WIPED HANDS ON APRON AND THEN HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS AFTER TASTING FOOD AND WHEN CHANGING TASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (QUINOA, BULGAR WHEAT, CHICKEN, AND COUS COUS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53F - 51F LOCATED AT SALAD BAR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. FACILITY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF FOOD AT $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND STORAGE RACKS LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME, NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAME WHEN TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED BLACK WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.