PASS
Risk 1 (High)
LOU MITCHELL'S Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 24, 2013
Complaint
License #30743
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN SLICER AND MAINTAIN.
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 #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN SURFACE AREAS UNDERNEATH GRILL AND HOT HOLDING UNITS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STOVES ETC. ALSO CLEAN FRYERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR BY FRYER IN BASEMENT, STANDING WATER BY FREEZER UNITS IN BASEMENT, UNDER DISHMACHINE AND STORAGE AREAS.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR BY FRYER IN BASEMENT, STANDING WATER BY FREEZER UNITS IN BASEMENT, UNDER DISHMACHINE AND STORAGE AREAS.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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