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

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: Hands not washed properly, observed a food handler placing raw beef patties on grill then handling bread and sliced tomatoes without washing hands nor changing gloves, instructed to have employee wash hands as needed. Priority violation 7-38-010.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0pp obtained on final rinse while machine was being used, instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Priority violation 7-38-025. machine is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH when ready.

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 HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found a container of 3 lbs cooked chicken at 118.3f, a container of 5 lbs cooked sausage at 122.2f, both food containers placed a way of hot holding in prep area. instructed to hold Hot TCS foods at 135f or higher. priority vioaltion 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $20.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: Unapproved thawing, found frozen poultry being thawed in standing water, instructed to thaw according to health code.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.