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MAC ARTHUR'S Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MAC ARTHUR'S 5412 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO 60644 Restaurant
August 18, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection License #1384031
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PRODUCE ,CHICKEN AND COOKED FOODS WALK IN COOLER AND PREP TABLE IN CENTER PREP AREA ACROSS FROM OVENS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHERE NEEDED,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM HOT HOLDING CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSERS.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT .MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR KETTLE
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALL IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN DISH WASHING 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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON MIDDLE AND CENTER PREP 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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON MIDDLE AND CENTER PREP 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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