PROTEIN BAR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE READING 50F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN NORMAL TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 47F TO 60F. TOFU 60F,CHEESE 50.1F,SLICED TOMATOES 47.4F, BLUE CHEESE 49.8F.MANAGER PRESENTED A TEMPERATURE LOG BUT WAS LAST LOGGED AT ABOUT 10 AM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF FOOD ITEMS WORTH $120 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE BATHROOMS (MEN AND WOMEN). TEMPERATURES OF WATER WAS 68.2F FOR MEN AND 69.9F FOR MEN. BOTH BATHROOMS ARE USED BY EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED MAINTENANCE FOR REPAIRS. PREMISES HAS A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PREP AREA WITH HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.BY END OF INSPECTION TODAY STILL NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN BATHROOMS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 15 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND CEILING AT REAR BY THE DRY STORAGE RACK AND AT THE JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH USE BY DATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT AND USE BY OR PREPARED DATE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.

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.