MR ZEES, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND DISPLAY COOLER (FRONT AREA) AND HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F FOR DISPLAY COOLER AND AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 97.2F FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING UNIT OR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 TO PROPERLY ENSURE THE THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. NOTED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 89.4F SPINACH PIE AT 105.3F STORED INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT 80.4F STORED ON TOP OF MICROWAVE OVEN. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF RICE PUDDING AT 50.3F GREEK SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND DOLMATES (STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 557444, DATE: 07-13-2011. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #30 - Foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container. #31 - Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination before use. #33 - Exterior of cooking equipment and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. #34 - Floor along wall base and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. I instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris. #35 - Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. #38 - Back flow device attached to utility sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak at back flow device. #40 - Thermometer not in prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN-OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAINED ON TOP OF PREP COOLER.--------MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS.

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: INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA (BY ICE MACHINE AND BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WITH STAIN AND DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA OR REPAINT.--------MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, BY MOPSINK, BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA AND FLOOR/WALL BASE BOARD INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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: INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.-------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NOTED PAPER TOWEL USE AS STOPPER)

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.