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RED LOBSTER #0277 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

RED LOBSTER #0277 (AKA: RED LOBSTER) 5201 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO 60632 Restaurant
August 26, 2014 License License #2333153
14
Total Violations
3
Critical
6
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

14
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR OF PLATE COOLER IN ALLEY. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON FRYER. REPLACE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON STEEL BARS BEHIND BEHIND STOVE. ABATE PEELING CONDITION AND RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE 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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN KITCHENA DN IN BAR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF FRYER. DETAIL CLEAN FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SPRAYER HOSE AT DISH SINK WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND KEEP SPRAYER CLEAN AND SANITARY.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN DISH AREA, GROUT MISSING THROUGHOUT, FLOORS UNEVEN AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL FLOOR TILES AND ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE GROUTED, SMOOTH , EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THIS CONDITION.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS WITH DIRT DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN ALLEY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN ALLEY.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMUALATION ON CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN WALLS IN ALLEY. CLEAN WALLS IN ALLEY AND REPLACE MISSING GROUT AT HANDSINK. MAINTAIN
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DRIPPING/LEAKING CONDITION UNDER SINK AT DISH AREA. MUST ABATE ALL DRIPPING/LEAKING CONDITIONS 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LINE IN WALK IN CEILING LEAKING. REPAIR WATER LINE AND ABATE LEAKING CONDITION.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LINE IN WALK IN CEILING LEAKING. REPAIR WATER LINE AND ABATE LEAKING CONDITION.
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.

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