GREAT BUFFET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF ICE CREAM STORED IN A FREEZER THAT IS FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE AND AN ICE CREAM SCOOP STORED IN A DIPPER WELL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SCOOPED ICE CREAM CANNOT BE DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE ICE CREAM FREEZER FROM THE DESSERT AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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: MUST MAINTAIN THE PREP AREA FLOOR DRY. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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: OBSERVED THE METAL COVERING THE WALK-IN COOLER CEILING CHIPPING AND FLAKING ABOVE OPEN FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.