MABES DELI Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SALMON 59.0F; CUT TOMATOES 59.2F; CHICKEN SALAD 63.5 F; CARTON OF EGGS 63.6F. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED OF, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 20LBS VALUED AT $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TCS FOODS HELD/STORED AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41.F OR LESS.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP COOLER (WITH THE CUTTING BOARD) NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 57.2F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE COOLER FIXED OR REPLACED SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ESPECIALLY THOSE HANDLING FOODS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 A SCOOP USED FOR TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED. SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER RESTING ON A CARTON OF EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SCOOP IN A CLEAN BIN IN BETWEEN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. BOTH KNOBS FOR THE HOT/COLD WATER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNOBS/HANDLES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WHITE REFRIGERATOR BY THE ENTRANCE IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BIG PUDDLE OF BLOOD ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES 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 THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. -OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND VENTS.

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 THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. -OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND VENTS.

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.