D4 IRISH PUB & CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR ICE DISPENSER SHOOT SURFACES AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN STORAGE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BIN WITH BLACK SMALL MOLD LIKE CLUSTERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... APPROXIMATLEY 4 LBS SHREDDED BEEF @57F,2 LBS COOKED CHICKEN @57.6F, 2 LBS COOKED POTATOES @53.5F,2 LBS SLICED TOMATOES @51F, 6 LBS CORNED BEEF RANGING BETWEEN 50-53.0F, 22LBS SLIDER/ BEEF BURGERS @53.8F, 9 LBS STEAK @50F, 2 LBS OF CHOPPED GREEN TOMATOES @ 51.5F, 2 LBS SALSA @52.0F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNTIS WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN PREP AREA AND DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY PIC. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS @ 41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED (2) 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREA WITH COLD HOLD UNITS ATTACHED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF BOTH COOLING UNIT @5OF AND 52.0F. TCS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DISCONTINUE USE OF SAID UNITS, REPAIR TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED BY CODE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNITS HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALL TCS FOOD WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PIC DURING THIS TIME.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES ON PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... IN BAR NEAR DRAINS, LIQUOR WELLS AND SINK BASINS, ON WALLS IN REAR PREP, ON KITCHENWARE SURFACES, FLYING THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOM ON WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORIT FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, LEAKING AND HELD TOGETHER WITH PLASTIC WRAP, ALSO NOTED LEAK ON RINSE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE AND WALLS IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NEAR HEAVY EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS HALLWAY ATTACHED TO PREP AREA, AND STORAGE/EMPLOYEE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENCLOSE FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES AS REQUIRED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE AND WALLS IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NEAR HEAVY EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS HALLWAY ATTACHED TO PREP AREA, AND STORAGE/EMPLOYEE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENCLOSE FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES AS REQUIRED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.