ILLINOIS BAR & GRILL INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR BEHIND GRILL NOT MAINTAINTING 40 F OR LESS. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR WAS FOUND AT 48.6 F. REFRIGERATOR CONTAINED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 10LBS OF GROUND BEEF USED FOR BURGERS AT 48.3-49.6 F. ALL BEEF WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIONATION 7-38-005 (A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WOOD SHELVING WITHIN REACH IN BEER COOLERS NEED TO BE SEALED. ALL WOOD SHOULD BE NON POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: OBSERVED SIDE OF GRILL UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDE OF GRILL.

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: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE GRILL UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS.

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: ALL WOOD SHELVING WITHIN REACH IN BEER COOLERS ARE UNCLEAN. COME SHELVES CONTAIN FUZZY WHILE MOILD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN ALLL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

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: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER GRILL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND LARGE EQUIPMENT.

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 FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER GRILL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND LARGE EQUIPMENT.

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.