PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
BURGER KING #1512 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
January 11, 2016
Complaint
License #2368741
9
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
9
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:SLICE HAM AT TEMP OF 62.5F ON TOP THE PREP TABLE;6 EACH CONTAINERS OF SLICE TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 54.5F TO 56.7F,STORED UNDERNEATH THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER WITH A DISCHARGE TAG WAS MARKET BEYOND THE FOUR HOURS LIMIT.NOT FOLLOWING THEIR OWN PROCEDURE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS,VALUE CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Violation #28
CRITICAL
Violation Details
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION(INSPECTION #1454122,REPORT#8-20-15, NOT AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)
Why This Matters
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Food Code Requirement
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Specific Requirements
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-401.11
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER, NEED TO BE REPLACED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE HANDLE AT WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER ARE BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FLOOR DRAINS(THROUGHOUT) WITH BUILD UP OF GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,INCLUDED MOP SINK.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE ON METAL CEILING FROM REMOVED CAPS INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPLACE CAPS AT SAID HOLES,INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.MISSING WALL TILES AT WEST WALL BY THE WALK-IN COOLER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE NOR AT YOGURT MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED VISIBLE IT OR KNOW THE LOCATION IF IS ALREADY INSTALLED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING, ALSO WATER PIPES UNDER THE SAID SINKS ARE LEAKING AT MECHANICAL DRAIN HANDLES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #40
MINOR
Violation Details
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE SMALL ICE BIN
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Violation #40
MINOR
Violation Details
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE SMALL ICE BIN
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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