BISTRONOMIC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP USED AS A SCOOP IN BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER (FLOUR) IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC CUP AND REPLACE WITH A MULTI-USE UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE OF FOOD IN CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES (15 CM) ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED OUTSIDE OF SANITIZER SOLUTION (WHILE DAMP) IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS USED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER SOLUTION IN-BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS AT THE BAR AREA STORED IN STILL WATER BETWEEN USES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A DRY, CLEAN, AND SANITIZED SURFACE BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND PLATES STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ON THE TOP SHELF OF THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND PLATES COVERED OR INVERTED ON THE TOP SHELF TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN BEAMS USED TO SUPPORT SHELVES ABOVE COLD-HOLDING UNITS AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOODEN BEAMS AND REPLACE WITH SUPPORTS MADE OF A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN BEAMS USED TO SUPPORT SHELVES ABOVE COLD-HOLDING UNITS AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOODEN BEAMS AND REPLACE WITH SUPPORTS MADE OF A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.