HAMILTON'S A CHICAGO BAR AND GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. FOUND READY TO FOODS SERVING ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT PROTECTED FROM CROSS Contamination DURING STORAGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION .ABOVE ICE MACHINE HAVE DARK AND BROWN, AND PINKISH MOLDS BUILD UPS INSIDE AND DRIPPING BACK ON ICE . CRITICAL CITATION Issued TO DISCONTINUE USE OFF ABOVE ICE FOR SERVICE TO PUBLIC,HAVE ABOVE EQUIPMENT PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND PROVIDE SERVICE REPORT. ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED,INSTRUCTED OWNER TO FAX LETTER TO FOOD PROTECTION AT 312 746 4240 TO HAVE EQUIPMENT RECHECK AND REMOVE TAG. HEARING FOR TICKET NUMBER H000074879 - 10 WILL ON 01-05012 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.

These activities introduce saliva and contaminants into food areas, potentially spreading bacteria and viruses to customers.

Food employees must not eat, drink, or use tobacco in food preparation areas.

Eating, drinking, tobacco use only in designated areas; Closed beverage containers with straw allowed in some areas; Proper tasting using clean utensil each time; No personal items in food prep areas.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

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. PROVIDE LID COVER FOR ICE BINS IN BARS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE SODA PIPE PLATES INSIDE SERVING ICE BINS. REMOVE FOIL LININGS ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN.

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 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. PROVIDE LID COVER FOR ICE BINS IN BARS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE SODA PIPE PLATES INSIDE SERVING ICE BINS. REMOVE FOIL LININGS ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN.

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.