IHOP # 1202 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND A WALK IN FREEZER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT MEASURED AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.5 DEGREES F. COMPRESSOR WAS LEAKING A STREAM OF WATER. FOODS STORED IN UNIT WERE IN WHOLESOME CONDITION AND BELOW 40 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONSIDER ALL FOODS STORED IN THIS FREEZER THAWED AND TO HANDLE SAME FOODS ACCORDINGLY. MANAGER MOVED FOODS TO OPERATING COOLERS. TAGGED UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION #62713-12

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. DUMPSTER OUTSIDE OVERFLOWING WITH CARDBOARD WITH LID OPEN. NOTED CARDBOARD ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURROUNDING AREA. CITATION #62714-13

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. NO WATER FOR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THIS COMPARTMENT AS PER CITY CODE AND TO USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. CITATION #62713-12

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, OVENS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ETC THROUGHOUT PREMISES. CLEAN INSIDE AND OUT, BEHIND AND UNDER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS ETC TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE RIGHT OF WASHROOM IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM OUTER WALL OF WALK IN FREEZER AND FROM WALLS OF 2ND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH FOCUS ON THE FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. SEAL LARGE HOLES IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPAIR LEAK FROM ROOF LEFT OF REAR DOOR.

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: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT ABOVE DINING AREA NEAR WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.

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: REPAIR BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ABOVE MOP SINK.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ABOVE MOP SINK.

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.