MAC ARTHUR'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED GRAVY AT 64.9F, COOKED VEGETABLES (BLACK EYED PEAS, GREEN BEANS) AT 43.5-51.1F, MACARONI AND CHEESE PANS AT 45.3-55F, COOKED RICE AT 44.6F, AND PORK CHOPS AT 47.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, FOOD PALLETS AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT FULLY COVERED. THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS MISSING A LID. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO FULLY COVER THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND KEEP THE LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC BUCKETS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE OR REPAINT THE HEAVILY RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE POULTRY WALK-IN 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: CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING STOVES, OVENS AND BURNERS IN ALL PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING CABINETS.

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM. THE STEEL FLOORING IS BUCKLED AT THE SEAMS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

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: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS OFF OF THE WALL IN THE BREAKFAST 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS OFF OF THE WALL IN THE BREAKFAST 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.