LAND AND LAKE KITCHEN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: FOUND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION REGARDING FOOD SOURCE/INVOICES. NO VACUUM SEAL PACKAGING MACHINE OBSERVED ON SITE. CERTIFIED MANAGER PROVIDED A HACCP CERTIFICATE (STEPHAN OUTREQUIN), BUT NO HACCP PLAN OR DOCUMENTS ON SITE FROM HEALTH DEPT FOR APPROVAL TO OPERATE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. FOOD TOTALING 260LBS AND $1190 IN VALUE WAS IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF SODA SPRAY NOZZLES AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND DISHES STORED ABOVE THE HOT FOOD LINE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE SMALL 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE SMALL 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.