HOST INTERNATIONAL INC, CHILIS T-2 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.2). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING: SLICED TOMATOES AT 47.1F, PIMENTO CHEESE AT 51.8F, MEAT LOAF AT 46.6F, COLESLAW AT 46.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS, TOTAL VALUE $ 25.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 4 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (1)

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK (BAR AREA) NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. MUST TEMPORARILY USE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR FOR EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. ISSUED 48 HOUR NOTICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 23LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUNS WITH SLIMY BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH ELECTRICAL BOX CABINET AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.--------INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND AT COOKING LINE.

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: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE/3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL BEHIND MOP SINK.-----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT/HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ABOVE DISH MACHINE.

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: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE/3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL BEHIND MOP SINK.-----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT/HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ABOVE DISH MACHINE.

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.