BIG RAYS GRILL, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 3 DOZEN EGGS ON COUNTERTOP AT 83.1F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. $20 VALUE 5LBS.

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.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED MULTIPLE TIMES BY FOOD HANDLER, HANDLING MONEY, AND THEN PROCEEDING TO PREPARE FOOD WITH BARE HANDS (TOAST, CHEESE. FOOD HANDLER DID NOT WASH HANDS AT ANY POINT. INSTD ON IMPORTANCE OF HANDWASHING INBETWEEN CHANGING TASKS AND ALSO NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NUMEROUS LIVE (OVER 15) AND DEAD HOUSE FLIES NOTED ON PREMISES. FRONT DOORS OPEN TO AIR. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND PROVIDE 1/16 MESH SCREEN FOR DOORS OR KEEP DOORS CLOSED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD NOTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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 BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER, INTERIOR OF FREEZER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME 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: FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. REPAIR SAME. ALL DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES THRU-OUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING. ALL ATTACHED PIPING AND OUTLETS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. REPAIR SAME. ALL DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES THRU-OUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING. ALL ATTACHED PIPING AND OUTLETS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.