PMA MCD INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0 P.P.M. AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE & SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.(CRITICAL 7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15-20 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES & MORE THAN 10 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALL & COUNTER TOP AT SELF SERVICE DRINK STATION IN DINING AREA.ALSO MAIN ENTRY DOOR,EMERGENCY DOOR & LOCK,SIDE DOOR & REAR DOOR IS RUSTED OUT & NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/21/12,(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED & VISIBLE TO VIEW TO ALL CUSTOMERS.GAVE A NEW SUMMARY REPORT TO POST & VIEW AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B).

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SALAD PREP COOLER,4- DOOR COOLER,MISSING & LOOSE HANDLE ON UPRIGHT FREEZER.

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: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS,FRYERS,FILTER,GRILLS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

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: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER GRILLS & FRYERS & ALONG WALL BASES & IN WALK IN FREEZER UNDER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & GROUT FLOOR AT DRIVE THRU AT SODA AREA & UNDER 3- COMP SINK & CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED & MISSING WALLBASE TILES & SEAL ALSO.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN MOP SINK CLOSET.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK NEAR OFFICE& FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLOSETS.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLOSETS.

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.