NEW PEARL'S PLACE RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED SOME RTE TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKINGS. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKINGS FOR ALL RTE FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FRYER AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOTTOMS OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WRAPPED IN PLASTIC DUE TO LEAKING; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET NECK AT UTILITY SINK.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.