DOC B'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE FOUR DRAWER COOLER UNIT LOCATED UNDER THE GRILL: 8# BURGERS (46.8F), 12# TURKEY (47.8), 18# FISH (48.2F), 11# CHEESE (50.1F), 5# STEAK (47.8F), 3# CHICKEN (47.1F). FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE ITEMS WITH A TOTAL REPORTED VALUE OF $330.00. 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: - OBSERVED THE FOUR DRAWER COOLER UNIT LOCATED UNDER THE GRILL UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE COOLER UNIT WAS 47.5F. MUST PROVIDE COOLER TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE. THE COOLER UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. REMOVAL OF TAG AND USE OF THE COOLER IS PROHIBITED. ONCE REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE, MUST CONTACT CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED GAPS/HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FL STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.