FLAT TOP GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FOOD CONTAINER LIDS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. CONTAINERS STORED NOODLES, CHICKEN, TOFU, TOMATOES AND SAUCES. SOME OF THE CONTAINER LIDS WERE CRACKED. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND STORAGE RACKS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 225# OF FOOD WORTH $223. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.

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.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP AT THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER WAS DRAINED OUT OF ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS, GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES BACKED UP INTO THE OTHER 2 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A LICENSED PLUMBER MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND A DEAD MOUSE INSIDE OF THE TINCAT TRAP. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED 5 DROPPINGS AROUND THE WATER HEATER. OBSERVED 5 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE SODA BOXES AND CO2 TANKS. OBSERVED 20 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE BUFFET AREA. OBSERVED 30 DROPPINGS AT THE SIDE OF THE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL RODENT ACTIVITY. SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR AND WALLS. DIRECTOR GUICHARD NOTIFIED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP AT CORNER OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT GRILL AREA. MUST SEAL THE PAINTED SHELVES NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE GRILL AREA.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CONTAINER LIDS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP, DINING AREA, STORAGE AREAS, AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEMENT FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST FILL IN WITH CONCRETE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND AROUND THE WATER METER IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT. REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER WALLS. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE DISHWASHING AREA.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A DRAIN LINE HOSE BEHIND THE BAR FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDER. PROPANE GAS STOVES NOT USED UNDER VENTILATION. MUST USE UNDER VENTILATION OR DISCONTINUE USE.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE GRILL PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE GRILL PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.