KINZIE ST. CHOP HOUSE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED RAW OYSTERS ON MENU BUT NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE. MANAGEMENT STATES THAT THEY NO LONGER HAVE OYSTERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT SHELLSTOCK TAGS SHALL BE KEPT ON THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER THE PRODUCT COMES IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED RAW OYSTERS ON MENU BUT NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THE SALE OF THE LAST OYSTER IN THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED SOME MENU ITEMS SUCH AS STEAKS AND CHOPS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED WITHOUT REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED ESTABLISHMENT MARK ALL ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS THAT CONNECT WITH FOOTNOTE ALREADY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 DEAD COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM, NEAR LIQUOR ROOM, AND NEAR WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED ALL DEAD PESTS AND MAINTAIN THE PREMISES FREE OF DEAD PESTS.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF 2 LARGE STANDING COOLERS IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON A ROLL TOP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR ENTRANCE FROM DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILING OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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: OBSERVED 3 UNUSED WINE COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN FREE OF UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT.

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: OBSERVED 3 UNUSED WINE COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN FREE OF UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT.

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.