NIU B Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT/REAR HAND WASHING SINKS (3 OUT OF 4) IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND BAR AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. REAR HAND SINK HAD A LARGE ROUND GARBAGE CAN AND A BROOM BLOCKING IT. THE FRONT HAND SINK (CLOSEST TO THE DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR PREPARATION AREA HAD A WISK AND STEEL SCOURING PAD IN IT AND THE ONE AT THE BAR HAD A STRAINER INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AND USE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND A BOTTLE OF LIQUOR AND A BOWL OF CUCUMBERS STORED IN THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION IN THE ICE BIN AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE ITEMS IN THE ICE THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. TUNA, CHICKEN, RICE, DAIRY, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ONE ON SITE WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING 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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL THE CONTAINERS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: -THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR (SIDES) OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. -THE INTERIOREXTERIOR (SIDES) OF ALL COOLERS, INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS. -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. -INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. -THE STORAGE RACKS WHERE THE UTENSILS ARE STORED. -THE TOP SURFACE OF THE DISH MACHINE. ALL WITH FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE HAND SINKS, AROUND THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, IN THE BAR AREA AND IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA WITH THICK DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT.

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: FOUND THE WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS, DISH MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HAND, MOP AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND LWALLS. ALSO, MUST CLEAN THE VENTILATION FILTERS, REMOVE THICK GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LARGE UTENSILS TOO BIG FOR THE DISH MACHINE AND TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE THE LARGE UTENSILS OR GET A SINK OR DISH MACHINE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE THE UTENSILS.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN THE COOLERS AND NO STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. MAINTAIN SAME.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND THE REAR STORAGE AREAS (THE ONE BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE ONE BY THE WALK IN COOLER) WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND THE ICE SCOOP IN THE REAR AND AT THE FRONT BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. THE ONE IN THE REAR WAS STORED ON TOP OF THE UNCLEAN ICE MACHINE AND THE FRONT ONE WAS STORED ON THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EITHER HANDLES UP IN THE ICE OR IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/BIN. MAINTAIN SAME. ALSO, MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND THE ICE SCOOP IN THE REAR AND AT THE FRONT BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. THE ONE IN THE REAR WAS STORED ON TOP OF THE UNCLEAN ICE MACHINE AND THE FRONT ONE WAS STORED ON THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EITHER HANDLES UP IN THE ICE OR IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/BIN. MAINTAIN SAME. ALSO, MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.