BIG JONES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS NOTED PREPARING COCKTAILS. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF LOOSELY COVERED PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. FRESH FRUITS PARTIALLY PEELED STORED UNCOVERED WITH OTHER ASSORTED FRUITS INSIDE A DIRTY, USED MILK CRATE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE INTERIOR WALLS AND OTHER INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS IN ALL COOLERS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE REMOVING ALL SLIME AND RUST FROM ALL SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE MENTIONED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELVING UNDER THE STAND MIXER FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS.

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: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND DIRTY. EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE COMPRESSOR FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME AROUND HOT AND COLD HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER THE STAND MIXER PREP TABLE, UNDER THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE,POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. LEAKING PIPE WITH POOLING WATER FROM BASEMENT VENTILATION EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS, REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS FROM PIPING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND VENTILATION EQUIPMENT.

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: HOLES IN THE WALLS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A WALL SEALANT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD AND EXCESSIVE DUST. LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE KITCHEN ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE KITCHEN ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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.