CORRIDOR BREWERY AND PROVISIONS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT PLUGGED IN AND WORKING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT SO UNITS MAINTAIN AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINKS WITHOUT FAUCETS CONNECTED CAUSING THE HANDSINK TO BE UNUSABLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINKS WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS HAVE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMER BOOTHS AND THE BREWKETTLES AT THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE BARRIER TO PROTECT AGAINST POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED PLUMBER'S PUTTY IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS AS WELL AS IN THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND IN THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND REPAIR WITH A NON-TOXIC MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED PLUMBER'S PUTTY IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS AS WELL AS IN THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND IN THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND REPAIR WITH A NON-TOXIC MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.