MACY'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND SEVERAL UNCOVERED TRAYS OF PASTRIES FOR SELF-SERVICE WITHOUT ANY PROTECTION FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION, ALSO FOUND ROAST CARVING STATION WITH THE SAME SET UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED .

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE CONVEYOR DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT 126 F. MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 180 F MINIMUM FOR FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL PANS OF LARGE TURKEY ROAST COVERED TIGHTLY WITH SARAN WRAP AND PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER TO COOL DOWN RIGHT AFTER COOKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FOLLOW PROPER COOLING DOWN PROCEDURE TO FACILITATE COOLING DOWN WITHIN TIME FRAME OF COOLING DOWN. MANAGER MOVED ALL HOT FOODS TO WALK-IN FREEZER.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL PANS OF LARGE TURKEY ROAST COVERED TIGHTLY WITH SARAN WRAP AND PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER TO COOL DOWN RIGHT AFTER COOKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FOLLOW PROPER COOLING DOWN PROCEDURE TO FACILITATE COOLING DOWN WITHIN TIME FRAME OF COOLING DOWN. MANAGER MOVED ALL HOT FOODS TO WALK-IN FREEZER.

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.