PHOENIX RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR IS NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS SUBSTANCE CAN CONTAMINATE THE EDIBLE ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38=005(A) ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 8, 2016 AS DESCRIBED: #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADES AND SLEEVE HOLDER TO REMOVE BUILD UP ON BOTH FLOORS. #34 FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE FOOD PARTICLES AND BUILD UP ON BOTH FLOORS. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND DIRT ON BOTH FLOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN AND ONE DOOR AT THE FOUR DOOR COOLER; REPLACE/REPAIR GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.

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: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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.