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MAC ARTHUR'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MAC ARTHUR'S 5412 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO 60644 Restaurant
May 23, 2019 Complaint License #1384031
10
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

10
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #25
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: **INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED(COOKED)FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL PRECOOKED AND PREP FOODS WITH A NAME AND DATE (FIFO).
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 75 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ON THE WALLS AND SHEVLING. ALSO NOTED 25 LIVE FLIES IN THE CEILING IN THE DINING AREA ABOVE THE WATER STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CALL PC FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(a).
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED THE REAR POT AND DISH RACKS ARE VERY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE, DEBRIS AND DUST.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS AND EXTERIOR OF SPICE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS IN THE WOMEN WASH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR ONE WITH A SLOW DRAIN AND THE OTHER HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE BETTER WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS, CEILINGS AND ATTACHMENT (PIPE,CORDS,BEAMS AND VENT COVER) THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR IN SPOTS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOORS TO PREVENT WATER FROM PUDDLING AND CREATING A BREEDING PLACE FOR FLIES. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS THOUGH OUT.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR IN SPOTS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOORS TO PREVENT WATER FROM PUDDLING AND CREATING A BREEDING PLACE FOR FLIES. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS THOUGH OUT.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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