MULLEN'S BAR & GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:AIR TEMP OF 48.7F TO 53.3F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE SAID UNIT: COOKED RICE,COLESLAW SLICE TOMATOES,COOKED GROUND BEEF,ETC.LEFT SIDE DOOR IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE DOOR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION: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 FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR: COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 53.3F,COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 50.9F,SLICE TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 51.9F,COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 53.1F, HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 51.9F;ALSO FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE DRAWERS OF COLD UNIT: COOKED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 52.7F,COOKED SLICED PEPPERS AT TEMP OF 53F,VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 54.5F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 7,VALUE $25. CRITICAL VIOLATION: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 VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-22-2011, REPORT #596278 #32-WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN #34-CRACKED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #35-DAMAGED CEILING IN THE DINING AREA CLOSE TO THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #36-CRACKED/BURNED OUT LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING AREA AND PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD. STILL TODAY OBSERVED MENTIONED VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.

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: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARDS ARE USED ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR WITH ICE BUILD-UP AROUND THE DOOR,ALSO RUBBER GASKET IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET

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 ICE MACHINE(TOP AND ICE BIN)WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,CORNERS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER(EAST SIDE),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID 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: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PIECES OF CARDBOARD WITH DUST BUILD-UP HANGING FROM VENT COVER ABOVE THE PREP LINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVER AND REMOVE DIRTY CARDBOARD,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE/ SCRAPE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING ABOVE THE PREP TRAY LINE, ALSO BUBBLED UP AND STAINED CEILING ABOVE THE METAL RACK IN STORAGE AREA( WEST SIDE).

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING ABOVE THE PREP TRAY LINE, ALSO BUBBLED UP AND STAINED CEILING ABOVE THE METAL RACK IN STORAGE AREA( WEST SIDE).

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.