BRANDY'S RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F) IN REAR PREP AREA. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS: CHICKEN AT 49.7F/52.0F/51.5F/50.9F/50.5F, COOKED RICE AT 51.2F, PORK AT 50.4F, GROUND BEEF AT 46.9F, SOUR CREAM AT 50.2F, BEEF AT 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $800.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 100 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (IN REAR PREP AREA) WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, WITH AN AIR TEMPERAURE OF 50.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE - AIR TEMPERATURE NOW AT 37.0F) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR TOP AND SIDE OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE (INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM) MUST BE COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER

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: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.