DAPPER'S EAST RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND A 2DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. UNIT WAS MAINTAINING 60F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL REFRIGERATION MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME.CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION.

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: DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE A 2DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30-40LBS OF BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, AND KABOBS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F TO 52F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS BE AT 40F AND BELOW.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ABOVE STATED FOOD PRODUCTS.CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION.

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: FOUND PREPARED COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED. ABOVE MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND A SMALL PLATE INSIDE A PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF RED SAUCE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BEING USED AS A SCOOPER. MUST ALWAYS USE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE OR REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY SHELVING RACKS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE HOT COOKING LINE.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE OR REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY SHELVING RACKS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE HOT COOKING LINE.

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.