IHOP # 1202 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH-GUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK THAT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH-GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD FROM GRILL AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP SCRATCH MARKS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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 EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. . ALSO OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND WALK- IN FREEZER AND CLEAN THE CONDENSOR IN WALK-IN COLER 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 DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA .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 DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA ABOVE COOLING UNITS. ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AND NEAR REAR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING TILES AND REPAIR PEELING PAINT TO ENSURE THAT CEILING REMAINS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND REPAIR MISSING WALL TILES 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.