MILLER'S PUB & RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11 OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED A BARTENDER MAKE A DRINK, AND GRAB A DRINK GARNISH WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND PROCEED TO SQUEEZE THE GARNISH AND DROP THE GARNISH IN A CUSTOMERS DRINK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND PUTTING ON GLOVES PRIOR TO HANDLING THE DRINK GARNISH. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER CHOPPING READY TO EAT LETTUCE WITH ONE GLOVE ON AND THEN PROCEED TO GRAB THE READY TO EAT LETTUCE WITH BOTH HANDS (THE OTHER HAND WITHOUT A GLOVE) AND PLATE THE SALAD. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID READY TO EAT FOODS AND NEVER ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. ALL BARTENDERS AND FOOD HANDLERS SHOULD BE WASHING THEIR HANDS AND THEN PUTTING ON FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. FOOD HANDLERS DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER MISSING ON THE "NEW" DIGITAL MENU AND A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE PROVIDED FOR ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS PORK, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, LIVER ON BOTH THE "OLD" DIGITAL MENU AND THE PAPER MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE "NEW" DIGITAL MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS, BEEF, BURGERS, SALMON AND REMOVE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FROM THE PAPER MENU AND OLD DIGITAL MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF PANKO CRUMBS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EIVDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ONE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PICTURE FRAMES LOCATED ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED A SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE PANKO BREADING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER UNDER THE RUBBER MATS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FACILITY MUST REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH FOOD HANDLERS AND BARTENDERS IN ORDER TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.

Improper glove use spreads contamination worse than bare hands.

Single-use gloves must be used correctly.

Wash hands before donning; Change when contaminated; Change between tasks; Single use only; Not a substitute for handwashing.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FACILITY MUST REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH FOOD HANDLERS AND BARTENDERS IN ORDER TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.

Improper glove use spreads contamination worse than bare hands.

Single-use gloves must be used correctly.

Wash hands before donning; Change when contaminated; Change between tasks; Single use only; Not a substitute for handwashing.