DELMONICO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND SOILED CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND METAL SMALL PARTS STORED ABOVE OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS ( SUGAR TUBS ) IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD STORE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING UNDER TRIPLE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: SEVERAL FOOD ITEM IN KITCHEN MISSING LABEL ( SALT, SUGAR....) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

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: CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

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: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD SHELVES,ROLLING BASES OF BULK PRODUCT CONTAINERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, UNDER GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE FACILITY, IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO OBSERVED ALL OF THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED SECTION OF WALLS, PEELING PAINT BEHIND CAN GOODS SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED SECTION OF WALLS, PEELING PAINT BEHIND CAN GOODS SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

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.