JB'S DELI INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OUT ON THE PREP TABLE AND INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED CORNED BEEF AT 64.7F, CONTAINER OF CHIPOTLE MAYO AT 63.9F, 2 DOZEN EGGS AT 62.9F, AND A CONTAINER OF SAUERKRAUT AT 55.7F OUT ON THE PREP TABLE. OBSERVED A LARGE CONTAINER OF TUNA STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR AT 49.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 7# OF FOOD WORTH $45. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MOLD IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER UNIT IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE MOLD AND FOOD SPLATTER.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR ON THE EAST SIDE WALL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BASEBOARD TO SEAL THE GAP.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR ON THE EAST SIDE WALL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BASEBOARD TO SEAL THE GAP.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.