EASTSIDE SHARKS, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW HAMBURGER MEAT (45.6F), SLICED TOMATOES (47.1F), SHREDDED CHEESE (47.5F). MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.10 LBS.$60. PRIORITY 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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 51.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEED PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 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.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS USED FOR THAWING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN GIZZARDS). THE CHICKEN GIZZARDS WERE STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE TO THAW, WHICH IS NOT AN APPROVED METHOD OF THAWING. INSTRUCTED TO USE AN APPROVED WAY OF THAWING TCS FOODS.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE COOK WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A FREEZER UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: 4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS & FREEZER. ALSO CLEAN THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE PREP COOLER DOORS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET NECK AND SPRAYER WITH LEAKS. MUST 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, THE CARDBOARD BOXES HAS BEEN STORED ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON THE SIDE OF THE HOTWATER TANK AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES 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 BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, THE CARDBOARD BOXES HAS BEEN STORED ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON THE SIDE OF THE HOTWATER TANK AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES 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.