KENNEDY SUB Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREP COOLER AT INADEQUATE HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 45.0F. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELF LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. DOOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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: ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP, INCLUDING SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS AROUND DOORS AND GASKETS, MEAT SLICER, KNIVES, AND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: SEAL GAPS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.

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: SEAL GAPS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.

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.