CLUB LAGO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NOTED CLAMS PREPARED AND FROZEN INSIDE CONTAINER WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED. MANAGER PRESENTED A BATCH OF TAGS STORED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SHELL FISH TAGS ATTACHED TO EACH BATCH OF PRODUCT UNTIL THAT BATCH IS EXHAUSTED AND THEN THE TAGS MUST BE STORED IN A FILE ON SITE FOR ANOTHER 90 DAYS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $30.00 CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B).

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVING AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT THE FOLLOWING: RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SERVICE COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SERVICE AND MEAT GRINDER COOLERS ALL AT THE PREP AREA.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER AT THE SAME.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AT THE PREP AREA, AND INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AT THE PREP AREA, AND INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE 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.