NORTHSIDE GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVING LINE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP LINE READING 91.4F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR BAR AREA READING 81.9F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT WOMEN'S BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK READING 79.5F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT MEN'S BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK READING 80.2, WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR AT 80.3F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA READING 87.9F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BAR READING 82.5F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PROPER WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND CORRECTED PLUMBING ISSUE.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP LINE READING 91.4F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR BAR AREA READING 81.9F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT WOMEN'S BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK READING 79.5F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT MEN'S BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK READING 80.2, WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR AT 80.3F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA READING 87.9F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BAR READING 82.5F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PROPER WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND CORRECTED PLUMBING ISSUE.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.