I.H.O.P. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SLICED HAM AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 43.8F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MACARONI AND CHEESE FOUND AT 43.9F, SHREDDED CHEESE FOUND AT 43.7F, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOUND AT 45.6F, SLICED PINNEAPPLE FOUND AT 43.6F, APPLE COMPOTE FOUND AT 43.5F, WHIPPED CREAM FOUND AT 44.8F, AMERICAN CHEESE FOUND AT 43.9F, SLICED WATERMELON FOUND AT 44.1F, COUNTRY GRAVY FOUND AT 44.8F, POBLANO HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOUND AT 47.8F, DICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 43.9F AND SALSA FOUND AT 44.4F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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 IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 45.6F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER ADJUSTED TEMPERATURE CONTROL ON SITE TO 41.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND UNDER SHELVES AT DISH WASHING AREA, 5 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BY HAND WASHING SINK IN HALLWAY, 10 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 5 FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING IN HALLWAY BY DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD AND GREASE SPILLS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND 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: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE REFRIGERATOR IN HALLWAY LEADING TO PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL.

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: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE REFRIGERATOR IN HALLWAY LEADING TO PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL.

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.