DOG HAUS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD STORED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE : 3LB OF COOKED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 129F. HOT HOT AT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. VALUE 3 DOLLARS PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COLD TCS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 44.4F TO 45.4F; SLICE TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 46.4F STORED AT PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. RAW HAMBURGER MEAT AT TEMP OF 46.5F; RAW VEGETARIAN IMPOSSIBLE BURGERS WHICH IS MEATLESS AND CONTAINS SOY PRODUCT. AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46F .COLD PRODUCTS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.POUND 6,VALUE 20 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,"CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"

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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: ADDITIONAL FOOTNOTE IS NEEDED TO ADD ON AT MENU FOOTNOTE "COOKED TO ORDER". PREMISES SERVES DIFFERENT KIND OF HAMBURGERS ETC. PRODUCT ARE COOKED TO ORDER PRODUCTS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF RODENT ON PREMISES. RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 40) WERE OBSERVED IN UNUSED TWO STORAGE AREAS BY THE PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BEVERAGE INVENTORY AND DRY STORAGE GOODS, PAPER NAPKINS, TO GO CONTAINERS, ETC. STORED UNDERNEATH GALVANIZED WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE SAID ITEMS OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WALK-IN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN,UNABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE.REPAIR DOOR OR REPLACE IT(BASEMENT AREA)

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE ALL THREE COMPARTMENT:BAR, KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ACCORDING TO CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. At 4:36pm manager was able to provide QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA. HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT AREA BY THE KITCHEN SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR CAUSE

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS, STAINLESS STEEL PANS, BOXES, , ETC. STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND DRY STORAGE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AREA, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCH OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE EAST PREP TABLE,REPLACE.

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: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE EAST PREP TABLE,REPLACE.

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.