Earl's BBQ Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENU POSTED IN DINNER AREA NOT IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO IDENTIFY WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR RAW WITH ASTERICK TO LINK TO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS POSTED AT BOTTOM OF MENU IN DINING AREA. OBSERVED MENU POSTED ONLINE WITHOUT REMINDER STATEMENT, NOT IDENTIFYING AND DISCLOSING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO IDENTIFY WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR RAW WITH ASTERICK TO LINK TO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS. 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT AND ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO SLIDING DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLES, BUCKETS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IDENTIFYING FOOD AND CONDIMENTS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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 UNWRAPPED BRISKET STORED IN WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL UNWRAPPED FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BOWL USED AS SERVING UTENSIL IN CORN IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE STORED ABOVE TOP OF FOOD CONTAINER.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS SUCH AS FOOD AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE CLEANABILITY.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED POTATO CUTTER ON WALL AND MIXER ON PREP TABLE WITH FOOD RESIDUE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NOZZLES AND AREA SURROUNDING NOZZLES WITH BUILDUP FROM SPLASHES AT BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE OF UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED NEAR ROOM WITH MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND IN GARBAGE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE AREAS, STORAGE ROOMS AND IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF MOP SINK AND WALLS NEXT TO MOP SINK WITH BLACK BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY UNUSED EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING WATER TANK AND STORAGE AREA WITH LADDER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR 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 SOILED VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY ONE VALID CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH EXPIRED OR NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH EXPIRED OR NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.