LUCKY GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed refrigeration units not maintained: observed the milk dispenser/cooler at a temperature of 49.7f, the rear 2 door/3 drawer cooler at a temperature of 50.4f, and the front prep 1 door cooler at a temperature of 48.5f. Tagged all held for inspection by CDPH, instructed not to use or remove tags. Instructed to repair and maintain all refrigeration devices at 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: In the milk dispenser/cooler found 0.5lbs of milk at 47.7f, in the front prep 1 door cooler found 0.5lbs of egg whites at 49.5f, 6lbs of dressing at 44.5, 2lbs of egg product at 46.7f, 0.25lbs of cut tomatoes at 45.0f, 0.25lbs of cut cucumbers at 45.1f, 1lb of cottage cheese at 45.9f, 0.5lbs of anchovies at 45.1f, 0.5lbs of hollandaise sauce at 46.2f, 0.5lbs of whipped cream at 49.2f, and 1lb of cut melons at 48.6f, and in the rear 2 door/3 drawer prep cooler found 1lb of cooked pasta at 53.1f, 0.5lbs of eggs at 52.6f, 1lb of cut melon at 51.1f, 0.5lbs of gravy at 50.2f, and 0.5lbs of cut greens at 49.7f. Operator discarded and denatured said items valued at $100. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed poor hygienic practices: observed a foodhandler with gloves on take a sip from a glass, put glass in dirty dish pile, and proceed to handle food without washing hands and changing gloves. Also observed a foodhandler discard food that was at an improper temperature (cottage cheese) with bare hands into garbage can, then rinse hands in three compartment sink without soap. Also observed staff handling dirty dishes from customers tables, returning them to the dirty dish area, then proceed to serve customers without washing hands first. Instructed facility to properly wash hands at every possible point of contamination in approved handsinks with soap and water. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Observed an employee washing dishes in bucket that was in the three compartment sink with soapy water, then rinse said dish and place on shelf to dry without sanitizing. Instructed facility that all dishes must be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized in a three compartment sink or dish machine. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed foods not properly labeled: instructed facility to label and maintain all foods out of original containers or prepared foods.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Observed sealed syrup containers stored around the front of the exposed handsink. Instructed facility to relocate and maintain.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed waste water pipes located above dry storage area and chest freezers in basement. Instructed facility to adequately shield pipes or to relocate freezers and dry storage. Observed the counter space below the front exposed handsink and milk dispenser to be in poor repair. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so surfaces are clean and smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard to the right of the front exposed handsink.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors throughout facility: under and around equipment and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors throughout facility: under and around equipment and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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.