ORIGINAL HALSTED MAXWELL STREET POLISH Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA A FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER FILLED WITH CUT POTOTOES STORED ON THE FLOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED 5-8 BREAD PACKAGED STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE, IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA IMPROPERLY STORED WITH THE HANDLE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR, AGAINST THE WALL AND THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE REAR ITALIAN ICE DEEP FREEZER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING KITCHENWARE ON THE FLOOR TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DAMAGED SINK STOPPERS ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP AT THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, REMOVE THE BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. THERE WAS DRIED UP GREASE DROLETS AND SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE SAID RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE SAID RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. THERE WAS DRIED UP GREASE DROLETS AND SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE SAID RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE SAID RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.