GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP DISPLAY COOLER IN PREP ARE MAINTAINING TEMP OF 52.6F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE UNIT,FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS REPAIRED.(FAX #312-746-4240).POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT:FRESH EGGS,COOKED SAUSAGE,BEEF ETC).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70338-14.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:DICED HAM AT TEMP OF 46F;SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48.3F; COOKED REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 47.6F;COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 49F; SLICED COOKED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 47F; VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 48F;CUT FRESH FRUIT AT TEMP OF 52.5F; COOKED CHORIZO AT TEMP OF 50.1F COOKED SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 67.6F TO 78.6F; COTTAGE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 52.5F; SCRAMBLE FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 54.1F; WAFFLE MIXED WITH MILK AND FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 50.6F TO 54.7F. ALSO FOUND 20 POUNDS OF COOKED REFRIED BEANS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.5F TO 45F(FOOD WAS COOKED TWO DAYS AGO).ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 60, VALUE AT $80.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-0005(A) HOOOO70338-14

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: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO BROKEN DRAIN PIPE,WATER DRAINS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA.UNABLE TO USE.OWNER/ MANAGER CALLED A PLUMBER FROM E.J.CARPENTRY(PH#773-327-6812) WHICH HE REPORTED ON PREMISES BY 9:45AM,PROBLEM WAS FIXED BY 9:30AM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO70339-15

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF PREP COOLER AND FREEZER

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 utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT (DEBRIS BUILD-UP)

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.

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. REPLACE BROKE LIGHT SHIELD IN STOREGE 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.

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. REPLACE BROKE LIGHT SHIELD IN STOREGE 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.