HUB 51 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BURGER, TURKEY, EGGS ETC) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.1F ALSO FOUND 2 DOOR OF THE SAID COOLER IS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE CHEST COOLER. NOTED COOKED SUSHI RICE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 98.2F. NO SHELF STABLE TEST (LABORATORY ANALYSIS), NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. ALSO FOUND COOKED VEGGIE BURGER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 73.1F/53.2F, SLICED TURKEY AT 48.5F STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.1F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $700.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 70 LBS. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, STORAGE METAL RACKS INSIDE DAIRY AND MAIN WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK.

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, UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS INSIDE ELECTRICAL/STORAGE ROOM.

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 HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA, BEHIND DISH MACHINE, BEHIND MOPSINK ETC.-----------INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE UNDER AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE, UNDER AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.----------INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.