HOLLYWOOD GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND TAGGED PREP COOLER(FROM-10-16,REPORT#1770481) IN THE KITCHEN IN USE,WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE:CHICKEN,PEELED BOILED EGGS,SOUR CREAM ETC. PRESENTLY AIR TEMP FROM 43.7F,44.9F 47.6F THROUGHOUT. FOUND EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE UNIT,THAT LEAKS ON FLOOR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW THROUGHOUT. COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR DUE TO FLUCTUATING AIR TEMP. UNIT REMAINS TAGGED "DO NOT USE" CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TAGGED PREP COOLER IN THE KITCKEN:COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 48.8F; GUACAMOLE AT TEM OF 46.6F TO 47.2F; COOKED CHORIZO AT TEMP OF 44.4F; FETA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.6F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 47.6F; VARIOUS SLICED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 53.4F TO 54.1F; DICED COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 44.7F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 47.8F; PEELED BOILED EGGS IN WATER AT TEMP OF 45.5F; STRAWBWERRY CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 47.8F.ALL PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE CERTIFIED MANAGER.POUNDS 10, VALUE 150 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-10-16,REPORT#1770481 #19-OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS SOLID WASTE OIL ON TOP THE LID,ALSO OIL DRIPPED ON GROUND FORMING PUDDLES BY THE WASTE GREASE BOX.ALSO GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM THE FIRST GARBAGE CONTAINER,UNABLE TO CLOSE LID.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE OIL CONTAINER GROUND AND GARBAGE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 5-17-16 WE(MANAGERS AND MYSELF OBSERVED UNIT NOT CLEAN). PRESENTLY EMPLOYEE IS CLEANING UNIT AND GROUND.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5-10-16,REPORT #1770481 NOT DISPLAY/POSTED ON PREMISES. AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY GIVEN AND DISPLAYED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA TO BE USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE BROKEN LID LINER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE THE CHEST FREER DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LINER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE,PRESENTLY FOOD PROTECTED/COVERED WITH ORIGINAL PAPER. DIPPER WELL NOT MAINTAINED DISCHARGE HOSE IS WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE OR PAPER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR CAUSE.NO TAPE ALLOWED.

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: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER BY THE STOVE ANF REMOVE EXCESS BURNED FOOD FROM INSIDE THE OVEN

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: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE UNGROUT FLOOR TILES,IN PREP/ DISH AREAS ,ALSO UNDER THE COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND KEEP AREA DRY. WATER IN BASEMENT FLOOR BY AND UNDER ICE MACHINE AND PREP TABLES.MUST KEEP ALL AREA MENTIONED DRY.

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: OPENED CEILING METAL SHEET ABOVE WEST CLEAN POT RACK IN DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(MIDDLE) IN THE BASEMENT WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WATER SEEPING FROM WEST WALL INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN WATER ON FLOOR ON BOTH STORAGE AREA

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,ALSO LIGHT SHIELD ARE DIRTY WITH EXCESS DUST AND WATER STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,ALSO LIGHT SHIELD ARE DIRTY WITH EXCESS DUST AND WATER STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.