DYLAN'S TAVERN & GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK IN FOOD COOLER TO BE HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47 DEGREES, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OBSERVED AT 47 DEGREES. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND MAINTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MEATS, CHEESE, PREPARED GOODS, DAIRY) BEING STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47 DEGREES. MANAGEMENT STATES APPROX. 125 LBS WORTH $$ WAS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE GASKETS ON THE BAR BEER COOLERS AND THE SLIDING DOOR COOLER ARE TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE GASKETS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER ACCUMULATING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS UNDER THE SODA RACK AND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND TO MAINTAIN DRY 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: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL ON THE HOOD VENT ABOVE THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK TO BE LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. OBSERVED THE BAR HAND SINK TO BE LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE RIGHT DRAIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK TO BE LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. OBSERVED THE BAR HAND SINK TO BE LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE RIGHT DRAIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS.

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.