HARRY CARAY'S TAVERN NAVY PIER Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE: HANDWASHING SINK AT FAR END OF MAIN COOK LINE, HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FISH RECEIVED FROM MANUFACTURER IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP), BEARING LABEL INDICATING FISH MUST BE KEPT FROZEN WHILE IN ROP, THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION WHILE STILL CONTAINED IN SEALED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH FROM SEALED PACKAGING PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION AND MAINTAIN.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS STORED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD (RIBS) IN UPRIGHT HOT-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINENS FROM FOOD AND CEASE USE OF LINENS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD UNLESS USED TO LINE A CONTAINER FOR DIRECT SERVICE TO CONSUMERS AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP USED TO LINE OR TIE DOWN VARIOUS NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT ALONG MAIN COOK LINE (GRILL GREASE PANS, SHELVING, SALAMANDER OVEN BASE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS (GRILL, SALAMANDER OVEN, STOVETOP). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WITH APPROPRIATE CLEANING MATERIALS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPSOITS AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND PLASTIC WRAP USED TO LINE OVERHEAD PLUMBING FIXTURES ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND PLASTIC WRAP AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR LINING PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND PLASTIC WRAP USED TO LINE OVERHEAD PLUMBING FIXTURES ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND PLASTIC WRAP AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR LINING PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.