BORDEAUX LOUNGE BY TURQUOISE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AT 2:00 PM AND ARRIVED AT 2:20 PM. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BADLY STAINED, BLACKENED PLASTIC DISH RACKS FOR THE DIRTY/CLEAN DISHES AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: RAW PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST PAINT/SEAL.----EXCESSIVE DIRT AND RUST ON THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE.

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: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE BASEMENT HALLWAY CEILING LEADING TO THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE---- BLACK MOLD ALONG WALL AND CAULKING BEHIND BASEMENT DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.----HOLES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST SEAL.---- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IE: MIXERS, SLICERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

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: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE BASEMENT HALLWAY CEILING LEADING TO THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE---- BLACK MOLD ALONG WALL AND CAULKING BEHIND BASEMENT DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.----HOLES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST SEAL.---- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IE: MIXERS, SLICERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

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.