MAC ARTHUR'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE AND LIME BUILDUP, FOOD NOT PROTECTED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A) MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES REMOVED THE ICE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE UNIT DURING INSPECTION. CDI CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND THE DOUBLE DOORS BY THE PARKING LOT HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE NORTH DOOR AND A ONE FOURTH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. THE STOREROOM DOUBLE DOORS WEST SIDE, SOUTH DOOR HAS A 0NE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN.. 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.

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

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: REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. MISSING HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET, MISSING OUTER COVER AT POP 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: MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL SHELVING UNITS, HOT HOLDING CABINETS, DEEP FRYERS, USED AND UNUSED PREP COOLERS AND STOVES, WHEELBASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT PREP TABLES AND UNDERNEATH THEM, FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS.

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: MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ENTRY WAY, OVER SERVING LINE, PREP AREA. WALL IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND HOT HOLDING CABINET AND WALL BASE MISSING AT SAME. MUST REMOVE: ICE BUILDUP FROM WALL IN WALK IN FREEZER REMOVE THE ICE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ENTRY WAY, OVER SERVING LINE, PREP AREA. WALL IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND HOT HOLDING CABINET AND WALL BASE MISSING AT SAME. MUST REMOVE: ICE BUILDUP FROM WALL IN WALK IN FREEZER REMOVE THE ICE.

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.