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MOODY'S RESTAURANT INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MOODY'S RESTAURANT INC (AKA: MOODY'S RESTAURANT) 5908 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO 60660 Restaurant
September 30, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection License #1219
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11---- THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE NOTED UNDERWATER LINES IN THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST MOVE PREP TABLE OR PROVED A CEILING BETWEEN WATER LINES AND PREP TABLE.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14---- ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: : 4-903.11(A; C)--- THE POTATO CUTTING MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE OPEN BASEMENT AND MOVED INTO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP ROOM WHERE THE HAND WASHING SINK IS LOCATED AND ACCESSIBLE.
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OR SEALANT INSIDE THE BAR/PREP CABINET.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B)-- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOK'S LINE COOLERS ARE DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 4-602.13-- ALL CABINETS AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- SHELVING UNDER THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: : 5-204.12-- MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ATTACHED HOSE TO THE WALL FAUCET IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.11--FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE, UNDER ALL CABINETS, AND INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----OPEN CRACK/CREVICE AND MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.-----POOLING WATER ON THE FLOORS IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. 6-501.12---- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST DRIPPING DOWN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.11--FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE, UNDER ALL CABINETS, AND INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----OPEN CRACK/CREVICE AND MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.-----POOLING WATER ON THE FLOORS IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. 6-501.12---- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST DRIPPING DOWN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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