CACTUS BAR & GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED BLOCKED EXPOSED HAND-SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH WATER RUNNING ON TOP OF CONTAINER HOLDING APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS OF RAW FISH THAWING AS WELL AS A LARGE KNIFE IN SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS. HAND-SINK TO BE USED ONLY FOR HAND-WASHING ONLY AND MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE, NOT THAWING AND STORAGE OF IN USE KITCHEN UTENSILS.MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.#7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WING PIECES NOTED @ 80.1F AS WELL AS APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF BOTH COOKED WHOLE CHICKEN BREAST AS WELL AS STRIPS NOTED @ (82.0F-88.1F) ALL STORED IN METAL PANS PLACED INSIDE OF ROLLING CART LOCATED IN PREP AREA NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING INSPECTION. VALUE -$80. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WING PIECES NOTED @ 80.1F AS WELL AS APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF BOTH COOKED WHOLE CHICKEN BREAST AS WELL AS STRIPS NOTED @ (82.0F-88.1F) ALL STORED IN METAL PANS PLACED INSIDE OF ROLLING CART LOCATED IN PREP AREA NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING INSPECTION. VALUE -$80. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.