FIRESIDE TAVERN AND GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED PASTA AND INDIVIDUALLY STORED INSIDE THE ZIPLOCK BAGS AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.8F.PASTA WAS COOKED ON 4-27-17. A LARGE CONTAINER OF ALFREDO SAUCE AT TEMP OF 77F TO 78.3F,WITH DATE OF 4-29-17,SHOULD HAD BEEN 4-28-17; BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,WHICH MAINTAIN TEMP OF 38.9F. FOUND COOKED PASTA STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 47.6F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 51 VALUE 87. 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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE,INSIDE THE SINK FOUND HALF BAG OF LETTUCE,AND HALF GALLON OF PASSION FRUIT JUICE,IN FRONT OF SAID SINK A SHELF WITH BOTTLES OF LIQUOR. NO SOAP AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE DISH AREA. FOUND 4 USED FOOD TONGUES HANGING FROM THE EDGE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK,HALF OF THE TONGUES TOUCHING INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.UPON MY REQUEST BOTTLES,LETTUCE AND FRUIT JUICE REMOVE FROM BAR SINK;SOAP PROVIDED AT REAR DISH AREA; AND FOOD TONGUES REMOVED FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE.OVER 50 DROPPINGS ON SHELVES,ON TOP BOXES,BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON WALL LEDGE. BEHIND SOCCER BALL ON TOP BOXES AT NORTH WALL.HOLE ON WALL BEHIND THE MENTIONED SHELF LOCATED ON NORTH WALL. NEED TO SEAL.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: WE OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT WITH EXCESS GREASE AT AROUND AT BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER DUE TO LEAKING.MANAGER STATED THAT IT HAPPENED LAST WEEK ,CALLED FOR REPAIR HOWEVER NO INVOICE OR RECEIPT ONSIDE DURING THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE AND CLEAN GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT(UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES)

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: SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT(UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES)

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.