LOST LARSON Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITH EVIDENCE OF SPOILAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20 LBS OF HAM VALUED AT $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHOPPED KALE AND HAM ) EXCEEDING THE DATE OF DISPOSAL. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARD 30LBS VALUED AT $70.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SITE LONGER THAN 24 HOURS THAT SHALL BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED CAN BE HELD ON THE PREMISES FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS, WITH THE DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTED AS DAY 1. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA, UNDERNEATH THE UTENSIL STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR WEARWASHING AREA, AND UNDERNEATH OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE MILLROOM AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. ---ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS DRAINS IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHED WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHED WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.