CHICKEN HUT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 75F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HOT WATER ABOVE 110F MUST BE PROVIDED ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED TONGS USED TO TAKE FOOD OFF OF THE GRILL TOUCHING THE GARBAGE CONTAINER NEXT TO THE FRONT REGISTER. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE TONGS BEFORE USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND HOOD AREA AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FLOOR DINING ROOM AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, VENTILATION FILTER IN THE WASHROOM.

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.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD BETWEEN THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE STOVE.

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. REMOVE THE FOOD PRODUCT FROM THE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT THAT HAS EXPOSED RAFTERS IN THE CEILING.

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: THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT IS IMPROPERLY DRAINING WITH BACKUP IN ONE OF THE SINKS WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED IN THE OTHER COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

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: THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT IS IMPROPERLY DRAINING WITH BACKUP IN ONE OF THE SINKS WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED IN THE OTHER COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

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.