BIG JONES Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED BUTTER BEANS WITH PORK AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 55.7F,PRODUCT WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND PUREED CELERY ROOT INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 40,VALUE 150 UNITS MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LID FROM CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN FROM HINGES,ALSO INTERIOR LINER IS BROKEN AND ALREADY TAPED UP,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE INTERIOR LINER AND LID,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO COVERS FOR THE TWO ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED THEM TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND FRONT LID OF ICE MACHINE NEED TO REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET.MISSING FRONT COVER FOR THE TOP PART OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROTECT ICE.

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: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. DUST BUILD-UP ON SHELVES BY THE DISH MACHINE ,EAST SIDE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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: GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: DEBRIS,ITEMS SUCH AS PLASTIC PAPERS,DUST,BEHIND AND UNDER SHELVES IN LIQUOR/OFFICE ROOM IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR

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: OBSERVED TODAY CEILING TILES REPLACED BY CARDBOARD ABOVE PREP COOLER,WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD,AND PROVIDE CEILING TILE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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: CARDBOARDS COVERS THE VENT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD DUE TO POROUS MATERIAL AND UNABLE TO CLEAN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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: LIGHT SHIELD WITH DUST INSIDE THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: LIGHT SHIELD WITH DUST INSIDE THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.