JEFFERSON TAP AND GRILLE AND THE LOFT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed several potentially hazardous food stored in cook line reach in coolers without proper labels and dates. Informed manager that once items are prepared and stored for more than 12 hours must provide dates and labels. Instructed manager to provide dates and labels. Must maintain at all times.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed rust on exterior surface of grease trap in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove rust and a ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed hand sanitizer unit above exposed hand sink between 3 comp sink and dish machine. Informed manager to remove to ensure proper hand-washing at all times. Maintain at all times. Observed interior surface of freezer unit located between prep line and cook line broken and cracked. Also observed freezer gaskets broken and in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and/or replace freezer unit. Maintain it all times. Observed raw wood shelving in liquor storage room in basement dry storage area. Informed the manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surface and maintained at all times.

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: Observed brown mold like substance on interior surface of beverage dispensing holding unit at front bar. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed dried beer and food debris on wire shelving racks as well excessive dust build up fan covers in beverage walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

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 missing light shield in dry storage/laundry room in basement. Instructed manager to provide. Observed 6 x 6 in hole in ceiling of dry storage/laundry room in basement area. Instructed the manager to repair and maintain at all times.

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 missing light shield in dry storage/laundry room in basement. Instructed manager to provide. Observed 6 x 6 in hole in ceiling of dry storage/laundry room in basement area. Instructed the manager to repair and maintain at all times.

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.