PHOENIX RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: HEAT DISH MACHINE IS NOT REACHING PROPER SANITATION LEVEL. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED DISH MACHINE REACH 128.8F. DISH MACHINE NOW HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES IN THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA BEHIND COOKLINE (STEAMER UNIT), UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND NEAR DISH MACHINE. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE LIVE ROACHES, USING PROPER PEST CONTROL PROCESSES AS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)

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: ROACHES OBSERVED, APPROXIMATELY 60 DEAD, IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF INSECTS, RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. ELIMINATE DEAD ROACHES, USING PROPER PEST CONTROL PROCESSES AS NEEDED.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES WITH AN OPEN LID AND GARBAGE ACCUMILATION SCATTERED AROUND THE RECEPTACLE CONTAINER. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP CONTAINER CRUSTED WITH GREASE ON AND AROUND CONTAINER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED.

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: EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP UNDER KITCHEN STOVE TOP UNITS AND EXTERIOR KITHCEN EQUIPMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN 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 MISSING TILES IN THE DISH AND COOK LINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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: PUDDLES OF WATER FOUND SCATTERED IN THE DISH AREA FLOOR. FACILITY MUST CLEAN 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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT PRESENTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST PRESENT VALID CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT PRESENTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST PRESENT VALID CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.