CLUB LAGO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:-PASTA 45.1F, LIQUID EGGS 47.2F, CHICKEN 48.5F, SAUSAGE 63.1F, TURKEY 46.5F, BOILED EGGS 48.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $14.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED DIRT, DEBRIS, OLD FOOD PARTICLE AND SPILLS INSIDE SERVICE PREP LINE COOLERS AND AROUND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. NOTED OLD MEAT PARTICLES INSIDE MEAT GRINDER AT THE KITCHEN. NOTED GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS ON RAILING OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL ABOVE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER.

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 HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SECOND FLOOR.

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: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.