BILLYS GOAT'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND A FLAT OF EGGS SITTING ON PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 47.8F, 2 PANS OF HAM SITTING ON TOP OF THE FOOD PRODUCTS IN REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE AT 51.2F & 56.7F, AND SAUSAGES LIFTED UP OF THE GRILL ON A RACK AT 109.3F. MUST KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PROPERLY REFRIGERATED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL PREPARED, AND HOLD ALL COOKED FOODS AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 10LB VALUED AT $25 DISCARDED.

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: OBSERVED COOK TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD(BREAD) WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED COOK LEAVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO GO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHICH HAS A DOOR, COME BACK TO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WASH HANDS BEFORE PREPARING FOOD. NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, MUST USE GLOVES, UTENSILS OR TISSUE PAPER WHEN HANDLING THESE ITEMS. HANDS MUST BE WASHED WHEN RETURNING TO THE PREP AREA BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON CLEAN GLOVES IN BETWEEN TASKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED COOK USE FRONT COUNTER AS A PREP TABLE TO FINISH OFF CUSTOMER ORDERS(UNCOVERED BREAKFAST SANDWICHES ETC) WITH NO PROTECTIVE BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO FINSIH OFF ALL FOOD ITEMS ON PREP TABLES ON COOKLINE.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE OBSERVED ON THE FRONT OF AND ON THE LID OF GREASE RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP THIS CONTAINER CLEAN. REPLACE LID OR DUMPSTER IN THE CORALE THAT A LARGE ROUND HOLE(3 INCHES) AT THE LEFT CORNER. LID MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT).

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE COOLERS, RUSTY DOOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

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: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE BAR, ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT & REAR FOOD PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND ALL SINKS. CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT(FRYERS, OVEN, GRILLS AND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREAS

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 THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS AND ROOMS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD DEBRIS, & DIRT).

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: CLEAN/REPLACE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DIRT, STAINS). CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENTS IN 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: USING FIRST COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS AS STORAGE UNITS FOR CHEMICALS AND OTHER ARTICLES. MUST REMOVE AND HAVE SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG SIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: USING FIRST COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS AS STORAGE UNITS FOR CHEMICALS AND OTHER ARTICLES. MUST REMOVE AND HAVE SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG SIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.