PAULINES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:DICED HAM AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48F; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 47.8F; CHOPPED GARLIC IN OIL AT TEMP OF 48.7F, THIS PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE PREP TABLE; ALSO FOUND MIXED CORNED BEEF HASH STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 50.7F TO 52.6F.BOTH COOLER UNIT MAINTAINED TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POUNDS 50, VALUE $125 CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-26-2013,REPORT #1235938 #30-FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT). #33-THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER/SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISH MACHINE DRAINBOARD. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN #34-OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.POURS SHELF IN THE KITCHEN BY THE CONVENTION OVEN NOT ABLE TO CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL CLEAN KNIFE STORED ON TOP DIRTY SHELF,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO STORE KNIFE TO BE ABLE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING BASEBOARD TILES BESIDE THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE EAST SIDE OF DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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: WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE IS WRAPPED IN DIRTY BLACK TAPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE SAID SPRAYER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO STOPPERS PROVIDE FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELF IN PREP / SERVING AREA INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS. FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELF IN PREP / SERVING AREA INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS. FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

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.