J & N INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FOOD PREP/DISH ON 1ST FLOOR. ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF: MILK, TOMATO JUICE AND ALMOND MILK. FOUND FOOD ITEMS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54 F - 57F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE 4 GALLONS OF MILK 1 QUART OF TOMATO JUICE AND 3 QUARTS OF ALMOND MILK; AT AN APPROX. COST OF $70. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 41F. 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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED STEAK AND EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE ( WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 57F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ALL SHELVES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH UNKNOWN GREY, BLACK AND WHITE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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: FOUND WASH AND RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FLOOR IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA UNABLE TO HOLD WATER, FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER AT SAID BASINS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HANDLE FOR BUILT IN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT MISSING AT 2 OUT OF 2 BASINS. FOUND WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN WHERE STOPPER HANDLE IS MISSING. FOUND 2 OUT OF 3 BASINS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND WASH AND RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FLOOR IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA UNABLE TO HOLD WATER, FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER AT SAID BASINS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HANDLE FOR BUILT IN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT MISSING AT 2 OUT OF 2 BASINS. FOUND WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN WHERE STOPPER HANDLE IS MISSING. FOUND 2 OUT OF 3 BASINS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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.