MIXED GREENS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH PINK, BLACK AND GREEN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE AND HELD. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED COOKIES TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL INDIVIDIAL PACKAGING CONTAINING LABEL AND INGREDIENTS LIST NAME OF PRODUCT AND PUT INTO PLAIN PITA BAGS. PITA BAGS DO NOT HAVE LABEL OR INGREDIENTS LIST NAME /ADDRESS OF LOCATION OF FACILITY. MUST KEEP COOKIES IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR LABEL ALL PITA BAGS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLE TO MICROWAVE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL TIN FOIL FROM HANDLE OF LARGE PIZZA OVEN AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP KITHCEN WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED GASKETS OF SAME REACH IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR/REPLACE GASKETS AND DEFROST FREEZER.

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 REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM. MUTS 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS IN WANSHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTS WITHIN WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE SHEILDED. PROVIDE 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTS WITHIN WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE SHEILDED. PROVIDE 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.