CHICAGO WHITE SOX LTD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NEXT TO WATER FOUNTAIN NOT MAINTAINED. PLASTIC COVER OVER SAID SINK BECAUSE HAND WASH SINK IS NOT DRAINING DUE TO CLOGGED DRAIN PER MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG AND REPAIR SAID SINK. ALSO, FOUND SECOND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO METAL RACK BLOCKING SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID RACK FROM BLOCKING HAND WASH SINK AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED METAL RACK FROM BLOCKING SAID SINK SO FOODHANDLERS HAVE ACCESS TO HAND WASH SINK FOR HANDWASHING. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON TOP OF CANNED FOODS, SHELVES, ALONG WALL BASE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, ALONG WALL BASE UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, AND SCATTERED UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT AT COFFEE STATION AREA AND BY WALK-IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER. ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM INTERIOR PANEL AND SIDES OF ICE MACHINE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, UNDER ONE,TWO,THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,DISH MACHINE, TOILET ROOMS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS NEXT TO BEER WALK-IN COOLER, SEAL OPENING AT WALL BY COFFEE STATION. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS AT PREP AREA. CLEAN FOOD SPILLS/SPLATTERS AT CEILING AT REAR ABOVE COFFEE STATION AND ABOVE DISH MACHINE. PROVIDE WALL BASE TILE FROM MISSING SECTION UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK BY DISH MACHINE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS NEXT TO BEER WALK-IN COOLER, SEAL OPENING AT WALL BY COFFEE STATION. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS AT PREP AREA. CLEAN FOOD SPILLS/SPLATTERS AT CEILING AT REAR ABOVE COFFEE STATION AND ABOVE DISH MACHINE. PROVIDE WALL BASE TILE FROM MISSING SECTION UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK BY DISH MACHINE.

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.