MACARONI GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed the bar exposed handsink without paper towels and the front prep area exposed handsink blocked by a cart. Facility installed paper towels and removed cart at time of inspection. Instructed to always maintain all exposed handsinks with soap, paper towels, and accessible at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 2050985, dated 5-24-17: "Observed the pizza cooler near the impinger oven to have standing water and food debris in the bottom and in the tracks under the drawers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain." Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a torn refrigeration gasket on the right door of the two door cheese cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

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: Observed dirt and debris in the soda gun holders at the bar. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the ice machine to have slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed the wall mounted shelves near the dish machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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: Observed dirt and food accumulated on the floor around the dish machine and behind the prep lines and coolers and around the bag in box soda area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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: Observed stains on ceiling above bar area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris accumulated on the wall behind the front prep area and on the wall surrounding the rear dish and 3 compartment sink area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed a hole in the wall behind the toaster in the front prep area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

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: Observed stains on ceiling above bar area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris accumulated on the wall behind the front prep area and on the wall surrounding the rear dish and 3 compartment sink area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed a hole in the wall behind the toaster in the front prep area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

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.