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FOOD EXPRESS RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD EXPRESS RESTAURANT (AKA: THE CHICAGO RIB HOUSE) 3851 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO 60653 Restaurant
October 12, 2017 Canvass License #2458555
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE 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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE AND AROUND TOILET IN MEN WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS(DEAD INSECTS, DUST BUILDUP,ETC).
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE STEAM TABLE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR ALL INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN DRY STORAGE AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE STEAM TABLE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR ALL INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN DRY STORAGE AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections