EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THE PREP REACH IN COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (CLOSEST TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) AND THE PREP COOLER IN THE PIZZA FOOD PREPARATION AREA (CLOSEST TO THE PIZZA OVENS) NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. TEMPERATURES WERE 61.1F AND 48.7F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNITS FIXED SO THAT THEY HOLD THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. BOTH UNIT WERE TAGGED. 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: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF PATTIES-52.5F, HUMMUS-50.2, EGGS-61.1F, HAM-47.7F, TURKEY-55.1F, COLE SLAW-50.1F, MAYONNAISE-53.5F, CHEESE-59.4F, ANCHOVIES-64.4F, TUNA-49.7F AND DRESSING-54.4F.) STORED IN THE ABOVE REACH IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 40LBS. VALUED AT $150. 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: FOUND OPEN LARGE CANS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED ONCE CANS ARE OPEN MUST PUT ANY UNUSED PRODUCT IN A FOOD GRADEABLE BAG OR CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN SAME.

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: FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN ALL.

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: THE FOLLOWING HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP AND MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVE, FREEZERS, CAN OPENERS, THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES.

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 INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE GRILLS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

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: FOUND THE WALLS, VENTS, VENTILATION FILTERS AND CEILING ABOVE AND AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, ALL THE SINKS AND THE DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. THE UPPER WALLS BY THE VENTILATION HOOD HAS THICK GREASE THAT HAS DRIPPED DOWN AND STUCK TO THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST FIX THE LOOSE PANEL BEHIND THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 BOTH HAND WASHING SINK LEAKING UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

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 BOTH HAND WASHING SINK LEAKING UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

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.