MOODY'S RESTAURANT INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 40# OF RAW HAMBURGER STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.6F-49F-49.5F-48.6F AND 50.2F(COOLER UNIT MAINTAINED AIR TEMP OF 41.2F); 10 POUNDS OF SLICED TOMATOES IN PLASTIC CONTAINER STORED INSIDE CONTAINER WITH ICE CUBES AT WEST SIDE OF THE BAR COUNTER AT TEMP OF 49F TO 50.7F. COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED(WITH BLEACH) BY THE OWNER.POUNDS 50,VALUE 143.84. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS,USED GLOVES, PLASTIC BOTTLES AND ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND ETC;ALSO WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AT EDGE OF THE CONTAINER.CONTAINER LID AND TOP WITH HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID GREASE CONTAINER.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AND TABLE WERE CLEAN GLASSES ARE STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST E SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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: BLACK SLIME ON FAUCET AND BOWL AT EXPOSED HAND SINK(BAR AREA), WOOD SHELVES WITH GREASE /GRIMES BUILD THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE BAR WITH EXCESS BLOOD SPILLAGE,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE CABINET AT REAR PART OF THE UNITS.GREASE ON WHEELS,AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT.NEED 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: GREASE AND GRIMES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNERS,AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.FLOOR TILES AND CEMENT BROKEN UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS NEED TO CLEAN,MAINTAIN AND REPLACE SAID TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN AND ROUGH CEMENT INSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM REPLACE/REPAIR FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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: BROKEN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.REPLACE/REPAIR SAID WALL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURACE

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: BROKEN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.REPLACE/REPAIR SAID WALL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURACE

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.