CHRIS' BAR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD(ICE)NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND INTERIOR OF THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WHITE PLASTIC DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES. OBSERVED CEILING WALL DEBRIS ON TOP AND INSIDE THE UINT, FROM CEILING ABOVE THE UNIT CEILING WALL HAS PEELING PAINT, BROKEN AND CRUMBLE TO THE TOUCH.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE, ALSO REPAIR CEILING,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: KIVES STORED BETWEEN THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER AND WALL IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK. PANELS UNDER THE BAR COUNTER WITH POROUS SURFACE,UNABLE TO CLEAN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SURFACE OF THE CUTTING BOARD AT POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR NOT DRAINING/CLOGGED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HOSE.

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: ACCUMULATION OF DUST,PAPER NAPKINS AND BOTTLE CAPS,UNDER BAR COUNTER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: FLOOR UNDER THE BAR WITH EXCESS DUST AND GRIMES ALSO FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE CLEAN .ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR INCLUDED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER THE BAR WITH EXCESS DUST AND GRIMES ALSO FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE CLEAN .ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR INCLUDED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.

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.