MAC ARTHUR'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- HOT HOLDING CABINETS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT 104.3F & 111.4F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE SUCH AS(BAKED FISH,BAKED CHICKEN,GREEN BEANS,BEEF RIBS,PORK CHOPS,ETC)& WALK IN COOLER AT 56.8F WITH COOKED CHICKEN & PORK CHOPS STORED INSIDE. NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.

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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF BANANA PUDDING AT 49.0F ,COLESLAW 44.5F IN FRONT OPEN DISPLAY UNIT.BOTH HOT HOLDING UNITS HAD COOKED BAKED CHICKEN 109.4F-133.7F,BAKED FISH 109.0F-112.2F,SALSIBURY STEAK 124.1F-124.9F,GREEN BEANS 121.1F,BEEF RIBS 106.5F-113.6F,HAM HOCKS 120.1.WALK IN COOLER HAS SEVERAL LARGE PLASTIC BINS OF COOKED PORK CHOPS 49.2F-49.5F,COOKED CHICKEN 51.3F-52.2F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW. PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.284LBS.$ 402.CRITICAL 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS & CEILINGS ,UNDER NEATH SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA &FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO MORE THAN 75 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS & ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,PAPER GOODS STORAGE,EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM.PARKING LOT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/17/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINETS,POTATO PEELER LID IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ALL COOLERS & PREP TABLES.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS,PREP COOLERS,FILTERS AT HOOD,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES,OVENS.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FLOORS & DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER & PREP AREAS & WHERE NEEDED.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES,CEILING TILES,WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,& END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.