L & M GRILL INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, BEEF) . INSTD TO HAVE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACES, TO BE SMOOTH, NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PIPE DISCONNECTED UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO RECONNECT AND MAINTAIN

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MALE FOOD HANDLER UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR ENFORCING THIS ORDER INSTD TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: MISSING SIGN ON ENTRANCE DOOR AND INSIDE BUSINESS INFORMING PATRONS THAT MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN INDOOR, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. INSTD TO PROVIDE IN ADDITION TO SIGN ON DOOR AND MAINTAIN

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: MISSING SIGN ON ENTRANCE DOOR AND INSIDE BUSINESS INFORMING PATRONS THAT MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN INDOOR, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. INSTD TO PROVIDE IN ADDITION TO SIGN ON DOOR AND MAINTAIN