BREHON PUB Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED ICE FOR CONSUMPTION NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN THE ICE MACHINE RESERVOIR DUE TO BLACK, SLIMY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN THE RESERVOIR. ALSO NOTED DARK SLIMY SUBSTANCE FORMING ON UPPER COMPARTMENT ICE MAKING COMPONENTS AND INTERIOR SIDE OF COMPARTMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1974350 DATED 5/22/17: #38- FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING.MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE BAR ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BAR CONNECTED TO CITY'S WATER SYSTEM. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN COOK LINE COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING (LIKE SOUP). INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED AND HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN KEG COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. ALSO NOT ED FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN KEG COOLER TO BE MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR IN FOOD/BEVERAGE STORAGE AREAS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN NOT FUNCTIONING IN THE BASEMENT RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.

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: OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN NOT FUNCTIONING IN THE BASEMENT RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.

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.