HOTSPOT GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD BEING STORED ON A PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. 30 LBS OF CHICKEN, AT 57.2F, VALUED AT $60. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE LEAVE THE PREMISES TO GO PURCHASE BLEACH, RETURN TO THE RESTAURANT AND BEING TAKING ORDERS AND HANDELING FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO STOP WHAT HE WAS DOING AND WASH HANDS. ALSO DISCUSSED NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, WITH DIRTY STANDING WATER, AND CANNOT BE USED. OWNER HAS 48 HRS TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED. ANOTHER HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (ABOUT 10 FEET) HAS BOTH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE AND THE FURNACE ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE. REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIAZE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. DEFROST AND CLEAN DEEP FREEZERS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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 FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF 3-COMP AND MOP SINKS; FRYER, AND WHEEL CASTERS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND TOILET ROOM, CEILING VENT ABOVE CASH REGISTER AND IN TOILET ROOM HAS DUST ACCUMULATION. WALL AROUND THE 3-COMP AND IN HALL NEAR TOILET ROOM SINK IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.