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 SERVICE. OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF ICE CREAM STORED IN A FREEZER THAT IS FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PROPER SNEEZE GUARD FOR SELF-SERVE ICE CREAM TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER REMOVED SELF SERVER ICE CREAM FREEZER FROM AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

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: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING: THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILLS, WOKS,OVEN,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR THE REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, STEAMER, ALL CABINETS UNDER FOOD DISPLAY/SERVICE TABLE AND TRAVEL CARTS. ALSO REMOVE PROTECTIVE FILM ON ALL THE EQUIPMENT.

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: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER AND PREVENT BREEDING SITE FOR PESTS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER AND PREVENT BREEDING SITE FOR PESTS.

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.