FIRE BOWL HIBACHI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11: OBSERVED NO ASTERSIK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ONE DOOR UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ONE DOOR UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF DOUBLE DOORS IN DUMPSTER AREA AND BASE OF BOTH DOUBLE DOORS IN DUMPSTER AREA. OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT SIDE BASE OF NORTHSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.12: OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS SUCH AS UTENSILS, TO GO CONTAINERS AND NAPKINS STORED IN GARAGE ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE USE ITEMS INSIDE OF FACILITY ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SINGLE USE ITEMS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER FLOW AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE COLD WATER FLOW AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE BEHIND GREASETRAP ALONG BASE OF WALL AND ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG BASE OF WALL AND ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASETRAP AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.