LONGMAN & EAGLE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE BAR AREA AND BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS MAINTAINED ON-SITE PRIOR TO 90 DAYS PAST DATE OF SALE KEPT IN DISORGANIZED RECORD-KEEPING SYSTEM, NOT IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER, SOME TAGS MISSING DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM CONTAINER WAS SOLD. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE EXISTING SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITH APPROVED SYSTEM IN WHICH TAGS ARE KEPT IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER CORRELATED TO THE DATE ON THE TAG AND ALL TAGS HAVE THE DATE OF THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER RECORDED ON THE TAG. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ORGANIZED ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS INTO CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER ON-SITE AND REMOVED TAGS SOLD BEYOND 90 DAYS FROM THE LAST POINT OF SALE ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ADDED LAST-SOLD DATES TO ALL TAGS FROM SALES RECORDS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK AND ORANGE SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCES ON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (ICE SHIELD PLATE) OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA, ICE SHIELD PLATE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL ICE AND CLEANED AND SANITZED ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE FRONT BAR AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LID ON 2-DOOR LINE COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE KITCHEN AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, SEVERE DENTS AND REMOVED FROM HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 2-DOOR LINE COOLER SMALL LID AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LID ON 2-DOOR LINE COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE KITCHEN AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, SEVERE DENTS AND REMOVED FROM HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 2-DOOR LINE COOLER SMALL LID AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

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.