BYRONS HOT DOG INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1 LB COOKED ITALIAN BEEF HELD ON A COLD HOLDING COOKS LINE (ICE SHEET UNDER PAN) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 62.6F. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS SLICED, TCS TOMATOES IN THE SAME COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING METHODS, COLD HOLDING REQUIRED TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST NOT STORE BOTTLED CHEMICALS ON STORAGE SHELVING OF CLEAN POTS AND PANS.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER BLADE. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE IN FLOOR UTILITY SERVICE IN PREMISES AS BEEN COVERED UP WITH A RAW WOODEN BOARD AND METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA MAKING IT INOPERABLE AND NOT IN USE. MUST REINSTALL UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOT HOT AND COLD RUNNING RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS WASTE WATER.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNUSED STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY IE: EQUIPMENT, PILED ITEMS UNDER TARPS, BUCKETS ETC...MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE. NO UTILITY SERVICE SINK ON SITE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.