G N P H #TWO INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE. LIQUID EGG AT 45.2F,16 OZ,CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 47.0F ,1LB, CHORIZO AT 47.7F, 1LB, HAM AT 50.0F,1/2LB. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 38.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38_005(A). MANAGER DENATURED/DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $17.48, TOTAL 2 1/2 LB,16 OZ.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. PORTABLE MOP SINK, MOP, AND BROOM IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO REMOVED THE PORTABLE MOP SINK,MOP AND BROOM DURING INSPECTION.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT SERVING AREA.(CAULK WORN OUT). INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COOK LINE BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE STOVE. RUBBER GASKET ON THE INTERIOR LID OF THE ICE MAKER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE METAL LID OF THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND IN THE COOK LINE UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUITS THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUITS THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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.