HOPLEAF BAR Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 180F DURING FINAL CYCLE. MACHINE TAGGED. DO NOT USE UNIT/DONOT REMOVE TAG FROM UNIT UNTIL CDPH INSPECTS UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND BASEMENT REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. AT THIS TIME THE DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED BUT THE SCREEN DOOR IS BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH GRAY TAPE. MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST RECAULK THE WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR.MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR WALL CORNER ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MISSING CORNER WALL COVER. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST RECAULK THE WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR.MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR WALL CORNER ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MISSING CORNER WALL COVER. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.