EL JARDIN RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHILE RELLENOS AT 45.5F, SOUP AT 44.9F, AND SALSA BETWEEN 45-50F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 5# AND 5 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH AND RUST ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTH WORKING ICE MACHINES. BOTH MACHINES WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE BOTH ICE MACHINES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 2 DOORS TO THE BEER GARDEN BAR AND WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT RODENT PROOF. EAST DOOR HAD A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND THE NORTHWEST DOOR HAD A 3" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT LEAKING WATER, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ONTO THE FLOOR BELOW. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #164636 ON 12/1/09 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01- NOTED MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 35/01- NOTED WALLS IN POOR REPAIR/METAL SHEET BY COOKING LINE NEXT TO PREP COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND SEAL. 38/01- MUST REPLACE MISSING HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT SPRAYER FOR FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE BEHIND FRONT BAR. 40/01- MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE COOKING LINE, THE FAN COVER IN THE DISHROOM COOLER.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR SECTIONS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND ESAILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE DISHROOM.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST COVER THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE PREP AREA WHERE THE EXHAUST VENTS ARE LOCATED. CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE DISHWASH AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHROOM.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHROOM.

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.