BYRONS KITCHENS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS,AFTER DONE HANDLING FOOD REMOVED GLOVES,AND HANDLED NON-FOOD SURFACE SUCH AS: OPENED WALK-IN DOOR,HELPED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WITH BATTERY FOR SOAP DISPENSER THAN RETURNED TO COOKING AREA GLOVED HIS HANDS AND HANDLE FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS.NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON GLOVE PROCEDURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND SOAP DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK(MENTIONED SINK IS USED ALSO FOR A WASH BOWL,DUE TO NO SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND FOR THE DISH ROOM).EMPLOYEE BOUGHT BATTERY STILL UNIT NOT WORKED.UPON MY REQUEST BOUGHT SOAP INSIDE PUMP CONTAINER.SOAP PROVIDE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED.WE OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE POP MACHINE DISPENSER WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR WERE ICE IS MADE,FRONT PANEL AND PANELS INSIDE THE UNIT. ALSO ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE WITH SLIME BUILD UP.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED UNIT AND ICE DISPENSER.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. FOUND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER: WHOLE TURKEY,CHICKEN NUGGETS,AND OTHER FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD,MUST ELEVATE FOOD AND STORE ON SHELVES 6" ABOVE FLOOR. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN BLACK RUBBER GASKET AT INSIDE DOOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER,NEED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.NOT CLEANABLE.REPAIR/REPLACE. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT WATER LINE OF SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PROVIDED OR REMOVE.UN THREAD FAUCET AT TREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PROVIDE THREAD FAUCET. WATER LEAKING FROM THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR(ABLE TO USE SAID SINK).

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: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. REMOVE CAULKING AROUND DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(WASH COMPARTMENT)BY THE ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD

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: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT PREP AREA. REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IS USED ALSO FOR A WASH BOWL,DUE TO NO SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND FOR THE DISH ROOM. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL MUST BE PROVIDED WATER LEAKING ON FLOOR FROM PIPE BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL. REPAIR CAUSE

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: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT PREP AREA. REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IS USED ALSO FOR A WASH BOWL,DUE TO NO SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND FOR THE DISH ROOM. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL MUST BE PROVIDED WATER LEAKING ON FLOOR FROM PIPE BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL. REPAIR CAUSE

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.