CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 1054 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN PARTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 109.5F-116F. CHICKEN LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS @135F AND HIGHER. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGFE AREA AROUND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST COVERING IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN DISREPAIR AND RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 FRYERS HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEPOSITS ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED BUILD UP ON ALL PIPING UNDERNEATH SAID EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLD UNITS AND FRONT PREP AREA TABLES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CLEAN 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP /STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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 FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP /STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.