BLACKWOOD BBQ Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD "LIQUID GOLD" (ONION GARLIC SAUCE) WITH A PREPARE BY DATE OF 7/22/22, SAID SAUCE IS MADE IN HOUSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. APPROX 4 QTS OF SAUCE AT $30 DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALSO NOTED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD CHICKEN HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL RTE/TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO INTERIOR THERMOMETERS AT BOTH REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND CONDIMENTS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL ALL ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND UNKNOWN LIQUID LEAKING IN DINING AREA. INSTRUTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND UNKNOWN LIQUID LEAKING IN DINING AREA. INSTRUTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.