DIRKSEN US COURTHOUSE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE AND NOT SANITIZING AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE PER GAUGE ONLY REACHED 140F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FIXED SO THAT IT REACHES A TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR HIGHER. ALSO, MUST SET UP THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROPERLY SANITIZE THE UTENSILS THAT WERE RAN THROUGH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. UNIT WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1763249 DATED APRIL 20, 2016 BY INSPECTOR *395. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 45-NO IDPH FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND THE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE BY THE OFFICE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: -RUSTY EXTERIOR ON ALL OF THE GREASE TRAPS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. -CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. -WASH BOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. -NEEDS A SPLASH GUARD ATTACHED TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RUST FROM GREASE TRAPS, SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS; RECAULK AROUND WASH BOWL AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD. MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE MEAT SLICER, CAN OPENER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAPS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS OF THE STORAGE AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH OLD STAINS OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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: FOUND THE CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND DIRT/DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.

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: FOUND THE CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND DIRT/DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.

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.