MOODY'S RESTAURANT INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE IS ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE AND DISPENSED WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SLIME SUBSTANCE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS OF THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED TCS SLICED TOMATOES HELD IN A ICE BATH BIN FOR STORAGE AT THE BAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.6F. ALSO OBSERVED PREPARED SLICED POTATOES FOR FRIES IN A BUCKET IN THE BAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 67.4F. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISH AREA ON WALLS, FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT AND FLYING ABOUT. FLY STRIPS HANGING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT DATED 8-21-24 NOTED NO PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY, REMOVE FLY STRIPS ABOVE FOOD CONTACT AREAS, RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE SPECIFICALLY FOR FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: BAR AND PREP 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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MISSING STOPPERS FOR THE BAR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL STOPPERS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: YELLOW CUTTING BOARD IN THE BASEMENT PREP IN POOR CONDITION, NOTED BLACKENED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS. MUST REPLACE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR METAL SURFACES OF THE BAR PREP COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE BAR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AT THE BAR PREP AREA.---- NOTED POOLING WATER ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER TO PREVENT FLY BREEDING.---- WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS, CREVICES AND LARGE OPENINGS. MUST SEAL AND BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----RAW WOODEN CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. 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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING THE COOK.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROFF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROFF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.