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FAT ALBERT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FAT ALBERT 6854 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60636 Restaurant
March 26, 2013 Canvass License #2087634
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, TWO DOZEN EGGS, IN PREP COOLER AT 57.2 DEGREES F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF EGGS. APPROX. COST $3.00, WT. 4LBS. MUST MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURE, 40 DEGREES F. OR BELOW. PREP COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 39.5 DEGREES. 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.
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CAN OPENER AGAINST WALL OF FOOD BUILD-UP AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING; MEAT SLICER AND KNIVES/KNIFE RACK AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING; MEAT SLICER AND KNIVES/KNIFE RACK AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections