NEW PEARL'S PLACE RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERTURES OF TCS FOODS IN PREP AREA. FOUND FISH, SHRIMP, SAUSAGE, BEEF PATTIES, CRAB CAKES, AND MAYO AT TEMPS RANGING FROM 56F TO 57.2F. ITEMS REMOVED AND DISCARDED IMMEDIATELY. TWELVE POUNDS VALUED AT $36.OO. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PESTS (FRUIT FLIES) ON PREMISES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF KITCHEN. FOUND 30 OR MORE FRUIT FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA ON THE THE WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY AND TO CLEAN DISHWASHING AREA EQUIPMENT AND DRAINS AS DESCRIBED IN OTHER VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AS WELL.

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 A LEAK FROM THE VALVE AT THE SPRAYER AT THE DISHMACHINE; REPAIR LEAK. ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE SPRAYER SINK ONTO THE FLOOR; SEAL HOLE IN SINK TO AVOID LEAKING WATER. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COOKING AREA; REPAIR LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THREE COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES FROM 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE VALVE AT THE SPRAYER AT THE DISHMACHINE; REPAIR LEAK. ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE SPRAYER SINK ONTO THE FLOOR; SEAL HOLE IN SINK TO AVOID LEAKING WATER. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COOKING AREA; REPAIR LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THREE COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES FROM 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.