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BLOOMINGDALE'S DEPT. STORE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BLOOMINGDALE'S DEPT. STORE (AKA: FORTY CARROTS) 900 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO 60611 Restaurant
November 19, 2010 Canvass License #41816
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF REPAIR: ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES MUST BE SEALED OR REPLACED WITH NONABSORBANT MATERIAL. WATER DAMAGED COUNTER AT FRONT AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AT COFFEE BAR, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN SMALL PREP AREA, KNIFE HOLDERS NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN THE SMALL PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN GROUT LINES. REGROUTING NEEDED. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN 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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN THE JUICE BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER, WALL AT STOVE IN SMALL PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND WALL IN NEED OF REPAIR. METAL COVERING PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL ALLOWING BUILD-UP BETWEEN WALL AND COVERING. WALL BEHIND 2 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE SCRAPED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT. WALL AT OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN NEEED OF SHEILDING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA, AND SMALL PREP. MUST CORRECT WITH PROPER SHEILDS.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN NEEED OF SHEILDING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA, AND SMALL PREP. MUST CORRECT WITH PROPER SHEILDS.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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