JEREZ SPORT BAR AND GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AND WASH BOWLS STOCKED WITH THOSE ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1465323 DATED 12/17/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 34-FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SWEEP. 42-FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT. 45-FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1465323 DATED 12/17/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 34-FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SWEEP. 42-FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT. 45-FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.