KINZIE ST. CHOP HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NO KNOWN FOOD SOURCE. FOUND CONTAINER OF OYSTER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ON THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ON THE CONTAINER DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND TAG MUST BE SAVE FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS AFTER ALL THE OYSTER ARE CONSUMED. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(B). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $8.25,TOTAL 2 LBS.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR WALLS, SURFACES AND PLASTIC TUBINGS WITH PINKISH,YELLOWISH,BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,NOT MAINTAINED. LEAKING IN BETWEEN THE DIVIDER OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT TO THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLUMBER'S PUTTY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARD OR REPLACE. MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH ON COOLER IN THE COOK LINE/KITCHEN (WITH DUST BUIDL-UP) AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN ONE OF THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD WITH STAINED IN THE KITCHEN 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BAGS OF BREAD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE TTHE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED STAINED CEILING PANEL IN THE KITCHEN AND ABOVE THE HOOD OF THE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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: 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.