HOST INTERNATIONAL INC-GOOSE ISLAND T3 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED TUNA INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (47.5 F- 49.5 F),SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.7 F,RANCH DRESSING AT 51.5 F,CRUMBLING BLUE CHEESE AT 57.9 F,LIQUID EGGS AT 46.9 F,GUACAMOLE AT 49.7 F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135 F OR HOTTER AND COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES..MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 14 #'S OF FOOD WORTH $200.00 AS STATED BY MANAGEMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH (TCS FOODS) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.9 F, MENTIONED COOLER WAS UNPLUGGED AND IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR COLDER.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CONNECTED ELECTRICAL PLUG TO TURN ON COOLER.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED,(COS).

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SPOONS TABLE WARE (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD PREP STORAGE SHELFS AND TOP SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS ETC AND TO MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND UNDER SINKS AT BAR AREA ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND UNDER SINKS AT BAR AREA ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.