NICK'S DRIVE INN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG GYRO, BEEF, CHICKEN, COOKED RICE ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED HEAVY WATER LEAK UNDER 3RD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1528168 ISSUED ON 03-23-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - EXPOSED HAND SINK SHARED BETWEEN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DOOR AT REAR PREP AREA TO HAVE AREA MAINTAINED. GASKET NOT MAINTAINED ON FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET. #33 - CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, AND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #35 - WALL NOT MAINTAINED BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SEAL WALL WITH NON-POROUS MATERIAL. WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT NOT SEALED AROUND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS. #36 - LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING BULBS. #38 - VENTILATION NOT PROVIDE FOR STOVE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE. #40 - THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS. 06/23/2015 #41 - UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL. #45 - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1528168 ISSUED ON 03-23-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - EXPOSED HAND SINK SHARED BETWEEN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DOOR AT REAR PREP AREA TO HAVE AREA MAINTAINED. GASKET NOT MAINTAINED ON FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET. #33 - CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, AND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #35 - WALL NOT MAINTAINED BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SEAL WALL WITH NON-POROUS MATERIAL. WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT NOT SEALED AROUND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS. #36 - LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING BULBS. #38 - VENTILATION NOT PROVIDE FOR STOVE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE. #40 - THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS. 06/23/2015 #41 - UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL. #45 - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

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.