HOPLEAF BAR Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND COMMINGLED FRESH SHELL FISH STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND 40 POUND OF FRESH ISLAND MUSSELS IN ONE CONTAINER WITH 4 DIFFERENT SHELL FISH TAGS WITH PRODUCTS.TWO OF THE TAGS HAD THE SAME INFORMATION:CERT.# IL41SS;ORIGINAL SHIPPER'S CERT.No PE 2329SS; HARVEST DATE:5-11-12;QUANTITY OF SHELLFISH 10LBS; DATE RESHIPPED: 5-14-12; BEST USED BY: 5-24-12; COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: CANADA; METHOD OF PRODUCTS:FARM RAISED. THE OTHER TWO TAGS HAD DIFFERENT INFORMATION ON EACH TAG. ORIGINAL HARVEST DATE: MAY 07,2012 THE OTHER TAG HARVEST TAG WAS:MAY 03,2012; WET STORED AT BORDEN FROM:MAY07,2012 TO MAY 08, 2012,THE OTHER TAG:MAY 03 TO MAY 08, 2012; HARVEST AREA:PE 2F, THE OTHER TAG: PE 3E. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 40, VALUE $84. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN OLD (5148 N. CLARK) 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN OLD KITCHEN.

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: REPAIR FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER, OLD SIDE OF THE PREMISES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SWEEP FLOOR BEHIND THE SAID BAR. ALSO SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, AND GREASE TRAP STORAGE.

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: SEAL WALL BY THE LAST TABLE,NORTH- WEST SIDE, OPENED BRICKS, BOTTOM PART.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT MOP SINK,OLD SIDE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT MOP SINK,OLD SIDE.

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.