BIG JONES Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED PORK SAUSAGE STORED ON SHELF BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT TEMP OF 82.4 TO 83.9F; HEAD CHEESE STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE(THREE SMALL CONTAINERS) WITH A LABEL OF DATING 3-8-12 AT TEMP OF 97.3F TO 99.1F; A LARGE CONTAINER OF VEGETABLES STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.6F. ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 50 VALUE 55. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000077637-14

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.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROPER AMOUNT OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. AFTER THE UNIT WAS STARTED/RUNNING FOR SEVERAL TIMES STILL RECORDED 0PPM. MUST MAINTAIN 100PPM. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A TECHNICIAN. UNIT WAS IN USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000077637-14

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG DRAIN LINE ON POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR. PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN AT SAME LOCATION. PROVIDE A DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOVABLE CART(FOOD IS STORED ON IT), OR REMOVE FOOD CART/SHELF.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER(GREASE BUILD-UP). CLEAN INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA.

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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY CORNERS, ALONG WALLS,UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR, ALSO NEED TO ELEVATE FOOD STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 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: REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE DINING TABLE REAR AREA BY THE WASHROOMS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT IN PREP ARE, ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE KITCHEN

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT IN PREP ARE, ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE KITCHEN

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.