FAMILY DEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant/bar

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR WHICH HOLDS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 58.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOODS AND NOT TO USE UNTIL IT CAN HOLD AND MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW. REFRIGERATOR WILL BE HELD FOR INSPECTION(TAGED). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #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 INTERIOR TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: VARIOUS OF FISH AT 60.2F, CHICKEN AT 64.6F AND SHRIMPS AT 57.2F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 35LBS AND COST $250. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREMISES MINOR VIOLATION (38) STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537664 DATE 5-6-15 ALSO MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY, MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A MOP SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE 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.