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Forum 55 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

Forum 55 55 E MONROE ST, CHICAGO 60603 Restaurant
August 16, 2011 Canvass License #1472957
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #1
CRITICAL
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. FOUND 3 CUPS OF CUT UP FRUITS DISPLAYED FOR SALE WITH LIVE FRUIT FLIES TRAPPED INSIDE CUPS AND MIXED UP WITH READY-TO-EAT CUT UP FRUITS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS IN SOUND AND SAFE CONDITION FOR CONSUMPTION. CUPS DISCARDED.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
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. ICE BUILD-UP AROUND COOLING FANS INSIDE PREP COOLER, STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
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. FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING GROUT IN SEVERAL AREAS OF KITCHEN FLOOR, TRAPPED WASTE WATER BETWEEN TILES. BROKEN AND LOOSE TILES NEXT TO SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
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. FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING GROUT IN SEVERAL AREAS OF KITCHEN FLOOR, TRAPPED WASTE WATER BETWEEN TILES. BROKEN AND LOOSE TILES NEXT TO SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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