GO 4 FOOD INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO BULK CONTAINER OF CLAMS AND OYSTERS LOCATED IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN WITH THE CONTAINER OF SHELLSTOCK UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLSTOCK AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES ONCE CONTAINER WITH SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD OUT. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $175 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR WITH FRUIT IN THE BASEMENT MISSING THE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE HOT WATER TANK NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP IN AN ADEQUATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING: THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT, THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT, THE METAL SHELVING UNIT WITH SPICES STORED IN BETWEEN TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE RED BOX UP TOP NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD, AND THE LEDGES OF THE SPEED RACK STORED NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD. REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE MENTIONED SURFACES 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING FAN AND NEAR BY CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND REPLACE WITH NON-SLIP MATS 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND REPLACE WITH NON-SLIP MATS 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.