JASON'S DELI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. THE 6-DRAWER "FRENCH" SANDWICH COOLER IS HOLDING A 57 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE, UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. Please fax a request for a re-inspection to (312) 746-4240 so that we can ensure that the equipment is repaired and the held for inspection tag can be removed.

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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS OF SLICED TURKEY, SALAMI, AND CHEESE WERE HELD IN THE THE 6-DRAWER "FRENCH" SANDWICH COOLER AT 55-57 F. $50.94 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. THE SOUPS AND CHILI IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WERE HELD AT 123-128 F. PRODUCT HAD BEEN MICROWAVED WITHIN THE HOUR AND WAS REHEATED TO 165 F AT THIS TIME.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: 3 OF THE 5 EXPOSED HAND SINKS HAVE LITTLE OR NO HOT WATER FLOW DUE TO DAMAGED FAUCETS, THE REAR DISH ROOM FAUCET HAS A TUBE FROM A VACUUM SLIPPED ON THE SPIGOT.HAVE ALL PLUMBING REPAIRED TO CODE. BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS HAVE A WORKING HAND SINK AT THIS TIME.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE DRAWER COOLER SEALS AND FRAMES ARE DIRTY, THE PRODUCE CUTTING BOARD IS STAINED AND THE COOLER RACKS HAVE SOME FOOD DEBRIS. THE SILICNE SPATULAS ARE STAINED BROWN. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN DETAIL.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE DIRTY WALK IN COOLER FLOORS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE BACKFLOW DEVICE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE DEVICE. THE DISH SPRAYER LEAKS REPAIR LEAK.

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 BACKFLOW DEVICE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE DEVICE. THE DISH SPRAYER LEAKS REPAIR LEAK.

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.