IHOP # 1202 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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 THREE BOXES OF SHELLED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 50.8F IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS COLD HOLDING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER. SLICED FRUIT IN MINI CUPS FOUND AT 51.4F, MINI CUPS OF MARINARA SAUCE FOUND AT 50.9F, 9 CUPS OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP FOUND AT 49.8F, 11 CUPS OF POTATO SOUP FOUND AT 50.1F, BLACK ANGUS BURGERS FOUND AT 50.5F, SLICED HAM FOUND AT 50.7F, SHREDDED CHEESE FOUND AT 50.0F, SLICED SWISS CHEESE FOUND AT 49.6F, SLICED AMERICAN CHEESE FOUND AT 50.3F, SAUSAGE LINKS FOUND AT 50.4F, BACON STRIPS FOUND AT 49.5F, T-BONE STEAKS FOUND AT 49.4F, STEAK STRIPS FOUND AT 49.5F, SIRLOIN STEAKS FOUND AT 51.8F, POT ROAST FOUND AT 48.2F, LIQUID EGGS FOUND AT 57.2F, POBLANO HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOUND AT 51.8F. TCS COLD HOLDING FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 350 LBS AT A COST OF $500.00. 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 53.2F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. WALK IN COOLER IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT COOK LINE. ESTABLISHMENT IS USING A TOWEL TO KEEP COOLER SHUT. MUST INSTALL NEW GASKET.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE PLUMBING IN MEN'S BATHROOM. THERE IS A WORKING TOILET BUT URINAL DOES NOT FLUSH. MUST REPAIR ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF OIL CONTAINER LOCATED BY OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA MAINLY AT COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 MISSING WALL TILE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA BY COOK LINE. MUST PROPERLY SEAL WITH NEW WALL TILE.

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 OPENING AT CEILING WALL IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST SEAL GAP.

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 HEAVY BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK AREA.

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 HEAVY BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK AREA.

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.