BROOKDALE LAKE SHORE DRIVE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS OBSERVED STORED IN THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED APPROX. 6 LBS OF CUT MELON AT 50-54 DEGREES. THE FOOD HAD BEEN HELD ON ICE DURING SERVICE. THE 4 DOOR COOLER WAS NOTED AT PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED $20 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST NOT STORE UTENTSILS, KNIVES, BETWEEN PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE. MUST STORE ALL SPOONS INVERTED (HANDLES OUT) AT THE ICE CREAM STATION.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM UNDERSIDE OF DRAIN BOARDS AT THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING COVING TILES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET OFF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL (APPROX. 1 SQUARE FOOT LARGE) AT THE LEFT WALL OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING (APPROX. 2 SQUARE FOOT LARGE) AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL (APPROX. 1 SQUARE FOOT LARGE) AT THE LEFT WALL OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING (APPROX. 2 SQUARE FOOT LARGE) AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM.

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.