LUXBAR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED MEATS (PORK, DUCK, TURKEY, AND BACON) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER STATED THAT THE MEATS ARE VACUUM PACKAGED AT BACARDI AT THE PARK AT US CELLULAR FIELD WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 140# OF FOOD WORTH $715. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 25 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER BOOSTER HEATER FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA IMPROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED. THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET WHICH REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT THE SALAD PREP COOLER.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, CAN STORAGE CART, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BEHIND THE OVEN ON THE FLOOR. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE COOK'S LINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ELIMINATE STANDING WATER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BEHIND THE OVEN ON THE FLOOR. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE COOK'S LINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ELIMINATE STANDING WATER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

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.