ELI'S CHEESECAKE WORLD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED ASSORTED FOODS I.E.CHEESE EGG SANDWICHES,TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES,SOUPS QUICHE,CHICKEN POT PIES,CORNED BEEF ETC,WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (47.6F-52.0F). MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $180.26 AS STATED PER MANAGEMENT. ADVISED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE FOOD WASTE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES APPROXIMATELY 1/2" MODE OF PEST ENTRY CONTAINERS MUST BE RODENT-PROOFED-COVERED TIGHT FITING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: WHEELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED,REPLACE BROKEN LIDS AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON DOOR FRAMES OF THE LARGE WALK-IN-FREEZER.

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: HOOD AND FILTERS AT LARGE OVEN IN THE PRODUCTION AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE OF DUSTS,ROLLING UTILTY CARTS THROUGHOUT THE PRODUCTION AREAS MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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 IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND FLOOR BENEATH THE CONVEYOR AREAS NEAR LARGE OVEN MUST BE CLEANED,SEALED ALSO FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN-FREEZER IS DIRTY.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR THE LARGE METAL BASKET HOLDING CLEAN PANS RIGHT OUTSIDE THE LARGE DISHMACHINE ROOM MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,WALLS THAT HAD PEELING PAINT MUST BE REPAIRED/SEALED,MISSING WALL TILES NEAR SINK IN PRODUCTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND WATER LEAKS BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DECORATING ROOM,EMPLOYEE MENS TOILET ROOM ENGINEER IS AWARE AT THIS TIME. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.ALSO,PROVIDE A VISBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.REPAIR WATER LEAK C-O-P TANK IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS.

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: FOUND WATER LEAKS BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DECORATING ROOM,EMPLOYEE MENS TOILET ROOM ENGINEER IS AWARE AT THIS TIME. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.ALSO,PROVIDE A VISBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.REPAIR WATER LEAK C-O-P TANK IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS.

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.