MAC ARTHUR'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: Inspector Comments:OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1214622 DATED 5/3/12 #29 NOT CORRECTED.OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #547850 11/29/11 NOT CORRECTED.#32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ALL COOLERS & PREP TABLES.#33 MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS,PREP COOLERS,FILTERS AT HOOD,ICE DISPENSERS ON SODA MACHINES,INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINES,PREP TABLES,OVENS.#34 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 COOLERS,PREP AREAS & WHERE NEEDED.#35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES,CEILING TILES,WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES.#41 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN (CRITICAL 7-42-090)MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME MAKING ADDITIONAL REPAIRS.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL & WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR WALK IN COOLER & REMOVE RUST ON SAME.CONTINUE TO REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SURFACES.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AT COUNTER TOPS,UNUSED STORAGE PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA, CAN OPENER BLADE,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF ALL COOKING & PLUMBING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORS AROUND ALL DRAINS & FLOOR GRATES & BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT POTATO PEELER THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM & SEPERATION OF WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS & PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA,PREP AREAS & WHERE NEEDED.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS & PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA,PREP AREAS & WHERE NEEDED.

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.