BURGER KING #181 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (HAMBURGERS,FISH,CHICKEN,ETC) IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR DOOR AND INTERIOR TRIM OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE EXTERIOR PANEL OF ICEE MACHINE,GASKETS ON SOME WINDOWS IN DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR

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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL,PREP TABLE,WHEEL BASES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER,HOT HOLDING UNITS,SODA DISPENSER IN PREP AND DINING AREA,CONDIMENT BINS,SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER HOLDER AT ICE MACHINE.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR FRYERS,GRILL & HOT WATER TANK.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING PANELS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OUT LET COVER ABOVE REAR 3- COMP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,REAR DOOR THRESHOLD.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR TOPPINGS PREP COOLER,SHAKE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR TOPPINGS PREP COOLER,SHAKE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.