FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
LEVY RESTAURANTS @ WRIGLEY FIELD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Stadium
May 14, 2015
Canvass
License #1574002
9
Total Violations
5
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
9
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COLESLAW AT 45F INSIDE THE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 2# OF FOOD WORTH $10. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Violation #11
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Violation Details
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOT HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BOOTH #3068. EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS NOT PLUGGED IN. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS IN THE BATHROOM NEAR THE BOOTH. HAND SINK WAS CONNECT AND INSPECTOR VERIFIED A TEMPERATURE OF 110F. MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BOOTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION-- MEN'S RESTROOM ON THE LEFT FIELD SIDE IN THE UPPER DECK HAS NO HOT WATER, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 55.9F. BATHROOM WAS CLOSED AND INSTRUCTED TO USE RIGHT FIELD OR LOWER LEVEL RESTROOMS. FACILILITY WAS GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION AND PROVIDE HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 100F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
Why This Matters
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.
Food Code Requirement
Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.
Specific Requirements
Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-203.11, 6-302.11
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND ICE BUILDUP INSIDE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDED FREEZER AND MAINTAIN AT BOOTH #2018.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND SMALL SECTION OF RUST ON TRIM OF CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WEST SERVICE AREA AT BOOTH #2018. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE IT SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT ABOVE WALK-IN DOOR OUT AT BOOTH #9095. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A LEAKING BEER LINE UNDER THE BEER COUNTER AT BOOTH #2052. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING BEER LINE AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW DRAINING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BOOTH #3019. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BATHROOM NEAR UPPER DECK RIGHT FIELD HAS NO VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BATHROOM NEAR UPPER DECK RIGHT FIELD HAS NO VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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