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

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS: CHICKEN (124.7F) AND FISH (127.1F). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 5 POUNDS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $10. ALL FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SEASONING STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED NEAR PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT WOODEN PLANKS USED AS SHELVING IN WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND UTILIZE OTHER APPROPRIATE SHELVING OR REPAINT.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ALONGSIDE THE FRYER IN PREP AREA, ICE BUILD UP ALONG WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF PRODUCE COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR DRY STORAGE IS SLOW DRAINING. 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR DRY STORAGE IS SLOW DRAINING. 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.