K.C. HOAGIE SHOP Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 4-13-12 PER REPORT # 679929 NOT CORRECTED: -18-15 GNATS OBSERVED ON PREMISES WHICH WERE ELIMINATED DURING INVESTIGATION. PREMISES RECEIVED TREATMENT FROM PEST CONTROL SERVICE 4-19-12 AND IS SCHEDULED FOR ANOTHER SERVICE VISIT THIS EVENING. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-42-090.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOT COREECTED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PRESENTED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES & INTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL FLOOR TILES THAT ARE MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL WALLS & DDOORS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPAIR BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND RIGHT LOWER SECTION OF REAR DOOR.

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: CLEAN ALL WALLS & DDOORS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPAIR BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND RIGHT LOWER SECTION OF REAR DOOR.

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.