GRACE LEAVITT FIRE ESCAPE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Tavern

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND A SELF-SERVICE HOT DOG STATION WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NO PREP AREA. FOUND A HOT DOG WARMER WHERE HOT DOGS ARE REHEATED WITHOUT KNOWING WHEN THE HOT DOGS HAVE REACHED 165F.ALSO FOUND SEASONING CONTAINERS ON THE COUNTER TOP UNDER THE BLACKBOARD HOLDING CELERY SALT, SALT, PEPPER, TACO SEASONING AND CRUSHED RED PEPPERS UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED AND OPERATION CEASED.CEASE AND DESIST OPERATION. OWNER WAS INSTRUCTED TO APPLY FOR A #1006 RETAIL FOOD LICENSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED.

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: MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOODEN STORAGE CABINETS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

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: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND HOLES AT THE CORNER OF THE BAR ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE HOLE ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

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: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND HOLES AT THE CORNER OF THE BAR ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE HOLE ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

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.