FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
MOODY'S RESTAURANT INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago 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
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #41
MAJOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Specific Requirements
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.14
Violation #45
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Food Code Requirement
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Specific Requirements
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-903.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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