MAC ARTHUR'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FACILITY DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZING STRENGTH AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND REPAIR TO REQUIRED CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS/COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 120 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN CORNERS AND SCATTERED UNDER WOOD PALATES CONTAINING ONIONS, CAN GOODS, AND OTHER PRODUCTS. NORED APPROXIMATELY 11 DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA UNDERNEATH THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE DROPPINGS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP WHERE SWEET POTATOES ARE PEELED, WITH BUILD-UP ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH MISSING 1 OF 3 LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTED LIDS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (b). CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY POOLED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL FRYERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY POOLED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL FRYERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

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.