BREHON PUB Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES.MANGER ARRIVED ON SITE AND TURNED THE WATER ON AT ABOUT 1:10 PM CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT BEER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SINK AT ABOUT 1:10 PM. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH NO INSULATION ON LID AND DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP.ALSO NOTED FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR AND BASEMENT BEER STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WHERE EVER NEEDED.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED NOT LIGHT INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON FIRST FLOOR BY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING INSIDE FREEZER.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING: LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING: LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.