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LOU MITCHELL'S Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LOU MITCHELL'S 565 W JACKSON BLVD, CHICAGO 60661 Restaurant
April 6, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection License #30743
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES ARE BEING STORED IN THE SPACE BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE AND IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD AT THE HASHBROWN/SAUSAGE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIORS OF THE BASEMENT FRYERS.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND COVING IN THE CORNER OF THE FLOOR NEAR THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND COVING IN THE CORNER OF THE FLOOR NEAR THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections