IHOP # 1202 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-11-12, REPORT #1230040. #32- REPLACE CHIPPED HARD PLASTIC GUARD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE BASE BIN. #33-CLEAN MEAT SLICER STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE, FOOD DEBRIS.NEED TO CLEAN KNIFE PRIOR TO STORE THEM INSIDE AT KNIFE RACK. #34-REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK,REAR AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO VIOLATION #29.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE LID OF ICE MACHINE/ICE BIN.

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: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP UNDER THE LIGHT OF FRONT COUNTER/ SERVING AREA

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO VIOLATION #29

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: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO VIOLATION #29

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MOVED BOOTHS SEATS IN DINING AREA, OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ON TOP THE FRAME OF BOOTHS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON CARPET ALONG THE BASE OF BOOTHS AND CORNERS

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE RUBBER MATS IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT. PROVIDE MISSING BASEBOARD AT BOTTOM WALL OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(EAST SIDE). RESEAL BASEBOARD WALL AT SOUTH SIDE OF PREP AREA. KEEP FLOOR DRY WERE BREAD IS STORED BY THE EXIT DOOR,STAGNATE WATER. REMOVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BY THE FRONT COUNTER UNDER MILK DISPENSER

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE RUBBER MATS IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT. PROVIDE MISSING BASEBOARD AT BOTTOM WALL OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(EAST SIDE). RESEAL BASEBOARD WALL AT SOUTH SIDE OF PREP AREA. KEEP FLOOR DRY WERE BREAD IS STORED BY THE EXIT DOOR,STAGNATE WATER. REMOVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BY THE FRONT COUNTER UNDER MILK DISPENSER

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.