LAKESHORE SPORT & FITNESS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR AND TOP COLD HOLD UNIT AT 58.4F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. REFRIGERATOR AND COLD HOLD UNIT MUST BE 40F OR LESS AND MAINTAIN FOOD AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. REFRIGERATOR AND COLD HOLD UNIT TAGGED. 7-38-005 (A)

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF GROUND BEEF VALUED AT $20 FOUND WITH REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AT 58.3F. GROUND BEEF VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. 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.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #1493785 DATED 8/19/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT INSPECTION COMPLIANCE FORM NEEDS TO BE POSTED IN FOOD SERVICE AREA IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELF UNDER GRILL RUSTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SHELF SO THAT IT IS RUST FREE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS DIRT AND GREASE: REACH IN FREEZER ON FRONT COOLING LINE, ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS, BOTTOM SHELF UNDER GRILL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

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: OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING GRILLS, REFRIGERATORS, DISH MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS VERY UNCLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING ON COOKING LINE UNDER DREACH IN REFRIGERATOR.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN AND IN DISREPAIR. FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE RUST FREE AND REPAIRED OR REPLACED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED WALL AROUND DISH MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTER, AND LIME BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND DISH MACHINE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE COOKING LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL THERMOMETERS WITHIN REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE OBVIOUS AND EASILY READABLE SO THAT THEY ARE CHECKED OFTEN AND MONITORED TO MAKE SURE ALL UNITS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

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: OBSERVED CUPS AS SCOOPS STORED WITHIN FRUIT FOR SMOOTHIES. LONG HANDLED SCOOPS NEED TO BE PROVIDED.

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: OBSERVED CUPS AS SCOOPS STORED WITHIN FRUIT FOR SMOOTHIES. LONG HANDLED SCOOPS NEED TO BE PROVIDED.

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.