FEED Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING THE STORAGE. FOUND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE IN WATER RESERVOIR AND DRIPPING INTO ICE CUBES INSIDE THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-11-15,REPORT #14541184 #45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH THE MANAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES SERIOUS VIOLATION: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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBED SURFACE OBSERVED BROKEN ,DIRTY,GRAY DUCT TAPE AT EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TO SEAL DOOR.ALSO NOTED DUCT TAPE ON REACH=IN COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE THROUGHOUT THE EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR CAUSE. USE OF DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR IS PROHIBITED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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: INTRIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN

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: DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS AT EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS AT EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN

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.