MR. SUBMARINE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS AND SPICE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MIDDLE DOOR OF REACH IN/PREPARATION COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA TO BE LOOSE ON ITS HINGES AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LOOSE MIDDLE DOOR TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL AROUND REACH IN COOLER DOOR.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FILTER IN THE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE DISLOGDED, CREATING A GAP ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROVIDING ENOUGH LIGHT TO SEE THE CONTENTS OF WALK IN COOLER ON ALL SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LEVELS OF LIGHT INTENSITY IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROVIDING ENOUGH LIGHT TO SEE THE CONTENTS OF WALK IN COOLER ON ALL SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LEVELS OF LIGHT INTENSITY IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.