POTSTICKER HOUSE INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND A BUCKET OF RAW CHICKEN PACKAGES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON FLOOR WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 68.7F-70.1F. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR,MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$20.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES BETWEEN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER & UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS,BENEATH STAIRCASE,IN REAR STORAGE ROOM 1ST FLOOR WHERE BICYCLES,UNUSED DEEP FRYERS ARE STORED ALONG NORTH WALL,BEHIND/AROUND FURNACE AREAS ALONG THE SOUTH WALL.ALSO,4 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE REAR KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,CLUTTER,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,RICE,SOUP, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.

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: WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS,CARDBOARD LINERS FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS,FOOD EQUIPMENTS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.

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 AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREAS,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STOVE/OVENS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS ETC.

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: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING. ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES ON THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING. SEAL HOLE ON ON CORNER FLOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT AND HOLE ON LOWER SOUTH WALL AT FLOOR NEAR THE 2 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER.

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: CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WHERE NOTED.SECTION OF CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SECTION OF CEILING LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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: LIGHTS IN THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS NOT SHIELDED MUST INSTALL OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING .

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS NOT SHIELDED MUST INSTALL OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING .

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.