JOE'S & KEN'S II Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1752006 ON 4-14-16:33-DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE ALONG WALLS AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. 35-MUST CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND SINKS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. 36-REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND THE BLOWN LIGHT BULB OVER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 38-MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLES.

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: CLEAN WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, AND SINKS.

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: CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA(SPILLS). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR GRILL.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR GRILL.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.