BEL-AMI RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1122732 DATED 4/18/11. # 35- MUST REPAIR NORTH WALL INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.#38- MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPT SINK. #41- MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM THE WALLS AND OFF THE FLOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 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: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR BOTTOM AND INTERIOR PART OF THE DOOR OF THE FRYER 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL VENT OUTSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER BY THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN GREASY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE BULB BY THE HOOD.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER ON THE PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER ON THE PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.