JAKE MELNICK'S CORNER TAP Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON THE FOOD LINE: OBSERVED A COOK GRAB RAW CHICKEN WITH HIS HANDS PLACE THE CHICKEN ON THE GRILL, TAKE OFF GLOVES AND CONTINUE TO TOUCH COOKING EQUIPMENT LIKE THE HANDLE OF THE DEEP FRYER BEFORE PUTTING A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. EMPLOYEES WERE INSRTUCTED TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD AND AFTER HANDS HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED AND BEFORE PUTTING ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED THE TONGS LYING HANDLE DOWN IN THE CONTAINER OF CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP/TONGS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERTE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID INDIRECT HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET TO SEAL LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET TO SEAL LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.