CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED ITALIAN BEEF MEAT IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH HOLES ON THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR SEPARATE RAW ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE STRAWBERRY LEMONADE DISPENING COMPARTMENT OF THE MACHINE. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID MACHINE AND COMPARTMENT MORE FREQUENTLY.

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.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED ONE BIN WITH FRIED, PARTY CHICKEN WINGS (67.0F) AND ONE BIN WITH BONELESS CHICKEN TENDERS (67.3F) STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS AND A BIN OF CHICKEN WINGS (80.4F) STORED NEXT TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED FOOD THAT IS COOKED MUST BE IN AN ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 135 OR MORE. PRIOIRTY 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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS FISH FILETS (45-58.9F) THAWING IN THE SINK AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, CATFISH NUGGETS (49.5F), FISH FILETS (52.0F-54.8F), FISH FILET WITH SKIN (53.8F), SHRIMP (48.2F), CHICKEN TENDERLOINS (50.2F), BEEF PIZZA PATTIES (48.8F) ALL FOUND IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYING STATION AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS THAT CONSISTED OF EGGS, MILK, AND OTHER DIARY PRODUCTS OUT OF TEMPERATURE RANGING 44.5F-49.2F SUCH AS CHEESECAKES (PLAIN AND STRAWBERRY), LEMON CAKE, BANANA PUDDING, GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE, CARAMEL CAKE, RED VELVET CAKE, AND CHOPPED SALADS, ALL FOUND IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNIT NEAR THE SERVICE AREA. ALL FOODS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED COLD FOODS MUST BE AT 41 OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 2,000LBS AT $3,000 WERE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED ONE REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE DEEPFRYING STATION AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AT 50F AND A DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AT 46.4F. BOTH REFRIGERATORS HAD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. BOTH OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE UNITS ARE REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

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.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF FISH FILETS IN THE SINK WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS BY BEING SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THAWED PORTIONS OF RAW ANIMAL FOOD TO BE ABOVE 41F OR BELOW.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED TWO BULK, DRY SPICES CONTAINERS OPEN DURING THE ENTIRE INSPECTION AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTURCTED TO KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED UNTIL THEY'RE NEEDED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS, DISPOSABLE BOWLS, AND ALUMINIUM PANS NOT INVERTED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE CONDENSER ON THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING THE OUTERIOR THERMOMETER GAUAGE ON THE SAID UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MISSING A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE USE OF BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY BEHIND THE SHELVING UNITS, ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND UNDER THE NON-SLIP MATS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTURCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE SURROUNDING AREA OF THE STEAM TABLE WITH FOOD, GREASE BUILD UP, AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE EXIT DOOR NEAR THE ATM MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA ALLOWING THE WATER FROM THE RAIN TO POOL INTO THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE EXIT DOOR NEAR THE ATM MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA ALLOWING THE WATER FROM THE RAIN TO POOL INTO THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.