CHICAGO BUSY BURGER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE AVOCADOS AND MILK. INSTD TO STORE RAW PRODUCTS SEPARATELY FROM READY TO EAT PRODUCTS. OBSERVED LARGE GARBAGE CANS OF RAW CUT POTATOES STORED ON UNCLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10/7/15 REPORT 1578668 NOT CORRECTED 38 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH FRENCH FRIES BEING STORED ON AN OPEN RACK NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. 38 OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 38 OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP OR HAVE PRE WRAPPED).

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: USING LARGE GARBAGE CANS TO STORE CUT POTATOES. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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: INTERIOR OF STEAM WELL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

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: BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN OR DRY, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY.

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: CEILING THROUGH OUT BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. SEVERE WATER DAMAGED/STAINED TILES WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED. INSTD TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED TILES AND MAINTAIN. LEAK OBSERVED FROM CEILING AT EAST SIDE NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR LEAK.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.