MR. SUBMARINE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH WATER. WHEN WATER DRAINED IT MADE GREASE BOX OVERFLOW ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GREASE BOX AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PLUMBER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO FIX GREASE BOX BACKUP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAK.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CONTAINS RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE RUST. ICE MACHINE UNPLUGGED AND TAGGED. CITATION ISSUED 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TOP OF GRILL NOT IN USE COVERED IN CARDBOARD AND USED AS COUNTER TOP. CARDBOARD NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND COUNTER TOP NEEDS TO BE WASHABLE AND CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

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 INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS CAKED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR UNPLUGGED AND USED FOR STORAGE UNCLEAN CAKED WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

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: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR AREA IN CORNERS AND BENEATH AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS BENEATH AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPTMENT IN FRONT AND REAR AREA.

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: OBSERVED FILTERS UNCLEAN AND CONTAIN GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FILTERS. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS AND FANS CONTAINING DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN VENTS AND FANS IN A DUST FREE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED VENT IN LADIES ROOM HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENT. OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL TO CONTAIN ICE CREAM SCOOPS WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS. OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN IN A WORKING CONDITION.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED WITH DRY STORAGE AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS AND STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED WITH DRY STORAGE AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS AND STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

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.