NOOKIES ON WELLS INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. THE UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO RECHARGE THE UNIT WITH FREON. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGES STORED IN A CONTAINER ON THE GRILL AT 101.2F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: BEEF TENDERLOIN AT 44.2F, PORK CHOPS AT 43.5F, TUNA SALAD AT 45.8F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 43.5F, POTATO SALAD AT 44.0F, BUTTER AT 46.4F, HALF AND HALF AT 44.9F, CHEESES AT 44.9F, CHORIZO AT 47.6F, STEAKS AT 45.6F, HAMBURGERS AT 47.8F, LIQUID EGGS AT 43.8F, LIQUID EGG WHITES AT 45.5F, MEATLOAF AT 44.9F, HAM AT 45.3F, BACON AT 47.1F, COOKED PASTA AT 46.0F, BLACK BEAN SALSA AT 45.5F, SALMON AT 45.3F, SAUSAGE AT 44.9F, CUT FRUIT AT 44.0F, MEAT SAUCE AT 43.5F, PANCAKE BATTER AT 43.5F, COOKED POTATOES AT 44.4F, POT ROAST AT 49.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 300# OF FOOD WORTH $1500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE COOLERS. MUST DISCARD ANY BROKEN OR CRACKED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE NEXT TO SALAD COOLER, DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF LEFT SIDE ICE MACHINE.

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOLERS NEAR THE STAIRCASE.

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOLERS NEAR THE STAIRCASE.

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.