LONGMAN & EAGLE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE (RIGHT SIDE ICE MACHINE) DRIPPING INTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1950887 DATED ON 08/22/16 NOT CORRECTED- #38 MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON COMPRESSORS AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS COMPRESSORS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FLOOR BASE TILES MISSING/CRACKED UNDER BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING AT REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/PAINT CEILING AT BASEMENT PREP AREA ALSO MUST SEAL HOLES/GAP ON WALL BASE UNDER BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING/CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVERS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVERS/ALL CEILING LIGHT BULBS MUST BE COVERED.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING/CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVERS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVERS/ALL CEILING LIGHT BULBS MUST BE COVERED.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.