HOOTERS OF WELLS ST., INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MADNGER ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN WINGS AND BURGERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED COVER OF BACK OF TOILET MISSING IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVER TO BACK OF TOILET.

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: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ACCUMUALTION ON INSIDE OF COVER WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AREAS WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN SERVERAL AREAS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN. OBAERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR WALL AND MAITNAIN.

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: OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHEILDED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS ON LIGHTS 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN SMALL REFIGERATOR WHICH HELD DESSERTS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMTER.

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: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN SMALL REFIGERATOR WHICH HELD DESSERTS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMTER.

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.