PLATINUM COFFEE INC/DUNKIN DONUT BASKIN ROBBINS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COLD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS EGGS AT 58 DEGREE F, 5 LBS. SAUSAGE IN PREP COOLER AT 45 DEGREE F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $13.00 AND TOTAL 7 LBS. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.1F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITH FACIAL HAIR AND BEARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A BEARD NET OR BEARD RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE FACIAL HAIR.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED IN THE ICE COFFEE BREWING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

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: MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUIT IN THE REAR AREA BY THE ICE MAKER 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: MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUIT IN THE REAR AREA BY THE ICE MAKER 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.