EGGYS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (LEFT UNIT ACROSS FROM FLAT GRILL) AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.8F. REFRIGERATION UNIT HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, PORK) INSIDE OF SAID UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 10 LBS OF BEEF AT 63.4F, 5 LBS OF BEEF AT 50.8F, 3 LBS OF CORNED BEEF HASH AT 52F, 2 LBS OF HAM AT 50.5F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, DICED TOMATOES)OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE BEING STORED IN CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BULK CONTAINER (SUGAR) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED HOSE BEING USED TO CLEAN FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE

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 MINOR LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED HOSE BEING USED TO CLEAN FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE

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.