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

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIES TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 100LBS OF CHICKEN AT 66.4F. ALSO NOTED INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPS SUCH AS: 40LBS OF CATFISH AT 49.8F, 30LBS OX TAILS AT 48.2F, 50LBS RED BEANS AND RICE AT 54.5 AND 40LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.5F AND 30LBS BEEF PATTIES AT 49.4F. A TOTAL OF 290LBS AT $900 FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED. #7-38-005.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVERED THE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 62.5F WHICH SAID COOLER HAS TCS FOODS STORE INSIDE. ALSO OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER TEMP OF 51.6F. ALL TCS FOODS WHERE DISCARDED - APPROXIMATELY LBS AND $ WORTH OF FOOD. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE WHITE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVING LINED WITH CARDBORAD. MUST REMOVE, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, DRY STORAGE SHELVING, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.