PHIL'S LAST STAND Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT AIR TEMP OF 48.7F TO 50.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:SHREDDED CHEESES AT TEMP OF 50F; PASTA SALAD AT TEMP OF 50.7F; DICED SALAMI AT TEMP OF 51.0F.COLESLAWS AT TEMP OF 53.4F; FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 8; VALUE 27. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED BROKEN LID HINGES AND LIDS SPLIT IN THE MIDDLE PLUS LID IS BENDED, WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS OIL ON TOP THE EDGE OF THE CONTAINER AND ON GROUND AROUND UNIT.EMPTY PLASTIC BUCKET STORED BY CONTAINER WITH GREASE AT EXTERIOR OF THE SAID BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER,LID,GROUND AND REMOVE BUCKETS.REPLACE BROKEN LID AT GARBAGE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE FOR FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS. MISSING FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.DRAIN HOSE FROM POP DISPENSER NOT DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: GREASE ON FILTERS,HOOD PIPES AND INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WOOD FLOOR AT OUTSIDE STORAGE HAS POROUS SURFACE AND EXTREMELY WITH GRIMES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND WOOD FLOOR INSIDE THE SAID STORAGE

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: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK .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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK .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.