PHLAVZ BAR & GRILLE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,LAMB CHOPS,EGG ROLLS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTFICATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

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.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 40LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 115.7F IN A PAN ON PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. 40LBS. $100.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 16LBS. RAW LAMB CHOPS 68.7F & 40LBS. RAW MARINATED CHICKEN 56.1F IN A PAN ON PREP TABLE.30LBS. CHICKEN EGG ROLLS 67.5F .30LBS. SALMON EGG ROLLS 66.8F. INSIDE OF A TRAY ON A ROLLING CART IN REAR PREP AREA.30LBS. COOKED JERK WINGS 59.5F. AND 30LBS. COOKED FRIED CHICKEN 55.8F. IN A PAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.2LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 77.0F .2LBS. SLICED TOMATO 59.2F AND 1LB. DICED TOMATO 63.9F INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 181LBS. $ 700.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 73.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS).

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON WALL OUTLET,ON FLOOR BEHIND DOUBLE OVEN,POP & DESSERT COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF PREP TABLES.ON LEDGES AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,IN 3- FRYER CABINETS,INSIDE OF FLOOR DRAIN,ALONG WALL BASES OF WALK IN FREEZER.BASEMENT- ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT,UNDER STAIR CASE,ON FLOOR SCATTERED IN BETWEEN CLUTTER OF BOXED ITEMS AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS,ALONG WALL BASES,ON LEDGE OF MOTOR.1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM-NEXT TO HAND SINK.PRIVATE ROOM-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND NEXT CAHIRS AND BEHIND BOTH COUCHES,LEANING MIRROR,BAR AREA,BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS -ON FLOOR NEXT TO VANITY,BEHIND TOILET AND AMONGST NESTING MATERIAL A LARGE PILE OF PAPER TOWELS THAT HAVE BEEN SHREEDED WITH MICE DROPPINGS MIXED IN WITH.DINING AREA-NEAR LAST BOOTH.ALSO A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/5/23.(PRIORITY 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY & SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON SURFACES.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED (RUSTED AND FOIL COVERED SHELVING UNITS) OF CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING UNIT, EXTERIOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, ALL COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS-SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE PVC BACKFLOW DEVICE FROM DRAINBOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO A OPENSITE FLOOR DRAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL HAND SINKS AND TOILETS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR TO STAFF TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO MAIN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST HAVE FLOORS THAT HAS CHIPPING AND SCUFFED PAINT SEALED AND IN GOOD REPAIR THROUGHOUT.

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: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT,REAR CHEMICAL AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

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: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD OVER PIZZA OVEN IF IT'S 75KW'S OR MORE MUST PLACE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.