L & G FAMILY RESTAURANT INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 56.3F TO 58.4F FOOD ITEMS WERE RAW CHICKEN,EGGS,CHEESE,GYRO MEAT.STEAKS,HAM,RICE,RICE AND RICE PUDDING,THE FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION TOTAL WEIGHT 210LBS TOTAL COST $525.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA,OF GREASE BUILD-UP AT BOTTOM COMPARTMENT PF FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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 FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ESPECIALLY BEHIND HEAVY COOKINGB EQUIPMENT

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: REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT WALL BASE IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE GRILL,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL THERMOMETERS ON THE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.