CORCORAN'S GRILL & PUB Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED PREP TOP COOLER IN COOK LINE HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46-48 DEGREES WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORAGE UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: BEEF BRISKET, 53 DEGREES, 7 LBS/$35; HUMMUS, 47 DEGREES, 6 LBS/$30; CHEESE, 46-55 DEGREES, 4.5 LBS/$12; CHICKEN, 48-52 DEGREES, 6.5/$34; FISH, 51-55 DEGREES, 1 LB/$4. THESE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED STRINGS OF DARK OILY STRANDS HANGING FROM THE SIDES OF THE LID AND A THICK LAYER OF GREASE SURROUNDING THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SO IT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010(B)

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED WATER ACCUMULATING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE WATER AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.

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: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE VENT COVER NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED WHITISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES 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: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SALAD PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE IS MISSING FROM THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK NEAR THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP THAT IS CAUSING OILY LIQUID TO POOL ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. NOTED THE BAR HAND SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN.

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: OBSERVED A LEAK NEAR THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP THAT IS CAUSING OILY LIQUID TO POOL ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. NOTED THE BAR HAND SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN.

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.