PHOENIX RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE BASINS OF HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12: OBSERVED MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT IN PROPER WORKING CONDITION, OBSERVED A STICK BEING USED TO HOLD THE SINK STOPPER IN PLACE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH FOOD AND GREASE ENCRUSTED, GRIME BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA: THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES, THE PIPES, ON THE OUTERIOR SURFACES (SIDES AND BEHIND) AND CREVICES IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOODS, AND ALL OF THE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED SURAFCES.

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: 5-205.15: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING SINK THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DINING AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED SEVERELY LEAKING PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SINK WITH THE SPRAYER HEAD NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE REAR DISWAHSING AREA. LEAKS CAUSING EXCESSIVE STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS SURROUNDING ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTERS, GREASE, AND GRIME BUILD UP, INCLUDING THE PIPES ON THE WALLS. THE WALLS UNDER THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT (SPRAYER HEAD SINK AND DISHWAHSING UNIT) WITH BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. ALSO, THE WALLS BEHIND THE CARTS FOR DIRTY DISHWARE STORED ALONG THE MENTIONED WALL IN THE DINING AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS, MAKE SURAFCES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 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: 6-501.13: OBERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED ESPECIALLY, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES DEBRIS, GREASE AND BURNT RESIDUE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS 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: 6-201.11: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. ESPECIALLY IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT MENTIONED FLOORS 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: 6-501.114: OBSERVED STORAGE AREAS NEAR TOILET ROOMS ON BOTH SIDES OF FACILITY WITH CLUTTER AND NOT ORGANIZED. ALSO, OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA WITH A STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT THE AREA. INSTRUCTED ORGANIZE MENTIONED AREAS AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.

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: 6-501.114: OBSERVED STORAGE AREAS NEAR TOILET ROOMS ON BOTH SIDES OF FACILITY WITH CLUTTER AND NOT ORGANIZED. ALSO, OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA WITH A STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT THE AREA. INSTRUCTED ORGANIZE MENTIONED AREAS AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.

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.