FIRESIDE TAVERN AND GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED FOOD HANDLER BEVERAGES ON COOKS LINE SHELVING ABOVE OPEN FOOD COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR FOOD HANDLER BEVERAGES NOT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN A COVERED CONTAINER.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO AVAILABLE HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE OUTDOOR SERVER COFFEE STATION HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK OR THE SERVER COFFEE STATION HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE THE SERVER COFFEE STATION HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SOME UPPER AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS FOUND HELD AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE BELOW MENTIONED COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SALMON AT 54.8F, CHEESE AT 47.3F, DAIRY BASED DRESSING AT 58.1F, CORNED BEEF AT 59,3F WITH APPROXIMATELY 155 LBS OF OTHER ASSORTED TCS FOODS RANGING BETWEEN 45F TO 70F AT AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $5000.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. 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 COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED FOUR (4) COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 57F WITH A DAIRY BASED DRESSING AT 58.1F. DRAWER COOLER AT 61.5F WITH SALMON AT 54.8F. ANOTHER TWO DOOR COOLER AT 58F WITH CORNED BEEF AT 59.3F AND A TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT 47.8F WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 47.3F. ALL COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED A COCKTAIL SHAKER WITHOUT A HANDLE BEING USED AS AN ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER ICE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE INVERTED IN THE ICE.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR INCLUDING LIQUOR BOTTLES, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

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: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS AND COVER BINS WHEN NOT IN USE.

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: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOKS LINE COOLERS. MUST REPLACE. BROKEN DOOR THAT FALLS OFF WHEN OPENED ON THE SALAD COOLER. MUST REPAIR.

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: COOKS LINE GREEN CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP CUTS AND BADLY STAINED. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

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: WOODEN DOOR FRAME OF THE BAR REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DIRT, PEELING SEAL, WATER DAMAGED ROTTING WOOD. MUST REPLACE TO BE NON-ABSORBENT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTREMELY DIRTY/BLACKENED EXTERIOR OF THE BULK JUICE MIXERS CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BAR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE RUST AND DIRT ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE BAR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST OR REPLACE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH DRIPPING GREASE ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF PILED CARDBOARD BOXES AT THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE.

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: DAMAGED/MISSING FLOORING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN FROM THE BAR SIDE. FLOOR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL AND WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE/CLEAN.----POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOORS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.----DIRTY, SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN 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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.