CRISP Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN THE REAR WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED 20 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50-54 DEGREES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED $80 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR EGGS BEING COOKED TO ORDER FOR VARIOUS "BOWLS" ON THE MENU. MUST PROVIDE A PLACARD IN PUBLIC VIEW OR PRINTED ON THE MENU.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST BOTH UPRIGHT WHITE FREEZERS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE ON REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER. NOTED CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH BROKEN LIDS BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LIDS (MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR).

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GARBAGE (EMPTY BOXES, PLASTIC WRAP) FROM FLOOR BEHIND SODA STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR, IN THE MAIN HALLWAY, THAT IS APPROX. 6 INCHES WIDE AND APPROX. 3 INCHES DEEP. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MINIMIZE POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.

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: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

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: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

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.