JAKE MELNICK'S CORNER TAP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE OPERATING FULL BAR TOP. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH @ 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING STRENGTH @ AT LEAST 50 PPM. MAINTENANCE ON SITE FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2.5 LBS OF CHOPPED CHICKEN BREAST @ 48.9F, 3 LBS BUFFALO DIP @56.0F, 3 LBS SPINACH DIP @ 55.0F, 15 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS @ 56.0F, 1.5 LB CHOPPED BOILED EGGS @ 59.0F, 2 LBS CHOPPED TOMATOES @ 53.0F, 3 LBS SLICED TOMATO @ 53.2F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN.ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME. 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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 51.0F, AND 49.2F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN UNITS @ 41 OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED. BOTH UNITS STORED TCS FOOD ITEMS (SLICED TOMATOES, COOKED CHICKEN, BUFFALO DIP, ETC) INSIDE WHICH WERE VOLUNATIRLY DISCARDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE.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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED LIVE LARGE COCKROACH CRAWLING ACROSS PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE EXPO LINE IN BETWEEN PLATES AND KITCHENWARE AND NEAR BREAD. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATIION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CRATES STACKEDUSED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 PREP TABLE WHERE WING SAUCE IS STORED WITH EXCESSIVE SPLATTERS AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP. NOTED HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BAR WITH STICKY EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND 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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TOP OF GREASE RECEPTACLE LID IN NEED OF CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PROHIBIT PEST HARBORAGE.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TOP OF GREASE RECEPTACLE LID IN NEED OF CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PROHIBIT PEST HARBORAGE.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.