EL JARDIN RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS STEAK, SOUR CREAM, AND DICED TOMATOES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. THE SAID COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS ACCEPTABLE TEMPERATURE OF 4OF OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE SAID COOLER WAS PREVIOUSLY "TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION"NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME.NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1360751 DATED:09/09/2013 WE CONTINUED TO OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN THE DISHWASH AREA, BAR AREAS,DRY STORAGE BASEMENT AREA,TOILET ROOMS,EXTERIOR OUTDOOR PATIO. APPROXIMATELY 45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES,APPROXIMATLY 5 LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO,SOUTH DOUBLE DOOR NEAR THE DINING ROOM THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOORS AS INSTRUCTED,INSTALL A SCREEN ON WINDOW FOR WOMENS TOILET ROOM,A PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.ALSO,THE EXTERIOR BAR SERVICE WINDOW MUST BE COMPLETELY TIGHT FITTING THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE CRITICAL 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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT LABELED/DATED.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS AND BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE REPLACED.REPAIR BOTTOM OF WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES AT BARS,SHELVINGS AND ATTACHED PREP TABLES AT BARS,INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE,TABLE CAN OPENER,INTERIORS OF CABINETS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ETC.

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: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS. MUST KEEP,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN BARS,KITCHEN,BASEMENT,DISHROOM AT ALL TIMES.

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: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE NORTH DINING ROOM AND WALL IN KITCHEN BEHIND THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE DISHROOM,TOILET ROOMS.

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: MUST PROVIDE A BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKS AT PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AREA,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS THROUGHOUT THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR THE EXTERIOR BAR AREA ALSO SAME AREA THE FAUCET USED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE THE FROZEN DESERT MACHINE MUST BE PROVIDED/INSTALLED/MAINTAINED ON FIXTURE.

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: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKS AT PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AREA,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS THROUGHOUT THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR THE EXTERIOR BAR AREA ALSO SAME AREA THE FAUCET USED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE THE FROZEN DESERT MACHINE MUST BE PROVIDED/INSTALLED/MAINTAINED ON FIXTURE.

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.