MAXWELL STREET HARRISON Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND PRE-COOKED STEAK MEAT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 119.6F IN WARM STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT ALL COOKED FOODS THAT HAVE REFRIGERATED TO 165F AND HOLD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). (5LB VALUED AT $15 DISCARDED).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. PIPE UNDERNEATH DISCONNECTED WITH A BUCKET UNDERNEATH TO CATCH WATER. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, KNOB BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND TO REPAIR FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISES. MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 25 FOUND SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE FRONT WASHROOM, AND 20 NOTED IN FRONT STORAGE AREA NEAT SAME WASHROOM WHERE UNUSED COOLER IS LOCATED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SAL ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS AND REQUEST ADDITIONAL SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OVER FLOWING TRASH OBSERVED IN THIS AREA WITH LIDS SITTING 10-12 INCHES ABOVE THE RIMS OF THE RECEPTACLES. MUST KEEP LIDS CLOSED ON DUMPSTERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID(ORIGINAL) CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SAITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED FOR ANYONE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH WASH BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD, FILTERS AND LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, WALLS AND CEILINGS TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT, GREASE AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT, HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS WHERE PRESENT, AND SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS UNDERNEATH HOOD, AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS UNDERNEATH HOOD, AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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.