CHURCH'S CHICKEN #259 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. APPROX 7-LBS OF COLE SLAW AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.0F- 53.0F, 2-LBS OF STRING BEANS AT 46.0F, APPROX 100-LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.0F TO 50.0F, 3- PANS APPROX 3-LBS OF COOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 46.0F. APPROX COST $ 225.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER UPON INSPECTION MAINTAING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 49.0F, REACH IN COOLER AT COUNTER MAINTAINING 46.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. COOLERS WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL TAG REMOVED FROM HEALTH DEPT. INSTRUCTED TO TRANFER REMAINING CHICKEN TO FREEZER UNTIL COOLER IS MAINTAINING 41.0F OR BELOW-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED- 7-38-005.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 9 LIVE LARGE FLIES, IN REAR DISHWASHING, DRY STORAGE AND 2 LIVE SMALL FLIES BY HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT AND HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT AND HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.