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

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ASTERISK NEXT TO EACH BURGER, AND THEN FOOTNOTE ALSO ON MENU. MUST CORRECT ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED POROUS SURFACES INSIDE BEER COOLERS IN BAR AREA (AND ALSO SHELVING IN BEER COOLERS USED FOR DRY STORAGE). OBSERVED WOOD VANITY IN LADIES RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. SIDE OF UNIT HAS RAW WOOD EXPOSED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WOOD, PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACE TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND INSIDE FRONT COOLERS. MUST REMOVE. CARDBOARD IS NOT PERMITTED AS A LINER. ALL SHELVES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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 GREASE BUILD UP ON THE TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON THE SIDES AND LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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 SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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 SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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.