MYSTIC CELT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 90F TO 110F, STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER.VARIOUS KIND OF FRESH CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.4F TO 51.7F; HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 51.5F, PULLED BBQ PORK AT TEMP OF 64.4F PORK AND BEANS AT TEMP OF 64.6F;CORNED BEEF AT TEMP OF 46.9F SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 50.1F.FOOD WAS STORED IN VARIOUS COOLERS,WHICH WAS AT TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS:33, VALUE 80.TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG GIVEN AND EXPLAINED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073154-13

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.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD, TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE, AS SUCH KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND WIPING HAND ON HIS UNIFORM.OBSERVED COOK IN THE KITCHEN WHICH HE HAD ONE FOOD GLOVE ON AND THE OTHER HAND BARE, CUTTING AND SLICING FOOD,AND THEN WIPED HIS HANDS ON HIS CLOTHING AND CONTINUE TO MAKE A SANDWICH WITH HIS HANDS. A SERVER TOOK SOME PARSLEY WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND SPRINKLED IT ON SOME CHICKEN SALAD, WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AND TOUCHING HIS CLOTHING.HAND WASHING PROCEDURE EXPLAINED,ALSO INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO WEAR FOOD GLOVES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(a) H000073154-13

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR NOR RUNNING WATER(HOT OR COLD)WAS PROVIDED AT SECOND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,WATER VALVE TURNED OFF DUE TO HEAVY LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.NO SIGN POSTED ON SINK TO BE OUT OF ORDER.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION"INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,PROVIDE HOT/COLD WATER AND SOAP.FAX A LETTER WHEN SINK IS REPAIRED(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:73155-14

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED:REVOLVING FRONT DOORS HAS A GAPS OF 1" TO 1&; 1/2".(TOP SIDE AND BOTTOM OD DOOR)OBSERVED RUBBER AND STRIPS ON DOOR ARE BROKEN. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020 73155-14

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NO DISPLAYED FROM 6-29-10, REPORT #276985.NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ,INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY IT VISIBLE TO ALLUSTOMERS.SERIOS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B) H000073156-15

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-29-10, REPORT #276985 #30- MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. #36- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE. #37- VENTILATION FANS IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000073156-15

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE BROKEN CHEST FREEZER LID.ALSO OBSERVED IT WITH ACCUMULATION OF BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE LID.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED EXCESS OF ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.DETAIL CLEAN ALL POP GUN AND POP GUN HOLERS BEHIND BAR AREA,EXCESS OF MINERAL AND BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, SPECIALLY CORNERS,ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" FROM THE FLOOR, INCLUDED FRONT STORAGE 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, SPECIALLY CORNERS,ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" FROM THE FLOOR, INCLUDED FRONT STORAGE 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.