PATIO BEEF, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF SOUP COOLING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORED WITH LID ON. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LID AND STORE FOOD IN SMALLER CONTAINERS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE COOLING 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: BENEATH UTILITY SINK IN REAR AREA, BENEATH AND ON BOTTOM SHELF IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, BENEATH SHELVES AND FREEZERS IN THE REAR HALLWAY, BENEATH SODA BOXES IN REAR HALLWAY, ALONGSIDE THE FRONT COUNTER SAFE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, REMOVE NOTED OPEN BAIT IN SAME AREAS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT AREA HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED ALUMINUM FOIL COVERING GAS LINES TO FOOD EQUIPMENT ALONG COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED ALUMINUM FOIL AND UTILIZE COVER OR EQUIPMENT THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOIL ALONG REAR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, HOT HOLDING UNIT) ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL 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 INSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE AT COOK LINE KEPT COVERED DURING FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP INSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED DURING FOOD PREPARATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR SOILED WITH GREASE BENEATH DEEP FRYERS AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR SOILED WITH GREASE BENEATH DEEP FRYERS AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.