FIREHOUSE OF DAN RYAN, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS (50# OF RAW CHICKEN-54.3-55.4F; 25# OF RAW FISH-54.4F; 20# OF PIZZA PUFFS 57.2F; 25# OF SHRIMP-53.5F AND 10# OF COLESLAW-60.2F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL FOOD ITEMS, VALUED AT AT APPROXIMATELY $300. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS (COLESLAW, CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) THAT IS PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED INSIDE THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS NOT LABELED/DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL THE TCS FOODS THAT WERE PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER (IN FRONT OF THE FRYERS) IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 56.6F. UNIT WAS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. THICK GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP FOUND ON THE EXTERIOR TOP AND LOWER SURFACE. ALSO, THE LID IS NOT ON THE CONTAINER AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLS ARE ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE THE CONTAINER, PLACE THE LID ON TOP AND CLEAN THE SURROUNDING GROUND AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

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: SEE VIOLATION #60.

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.