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RED LOBSTER #0277 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

RED LOBSTER #0277 (AKA: RED LOBSTER) 5201 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO 60632 Restaurant
September 3, 2015 Canvass License #2333153
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #12
CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.
All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.
Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CRACKED DRY STORAGE CONTAINER LID. REPLACE SAME. REPLACE WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AT WALL AND TOP BASE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK ACROSS FROM WAIT/SERVICE LINE IN PREP AREA. DOOR HANDLER OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING ON DOOR. REPAIR SAME.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NOT DRY, STANDING WATER AREA NOTED IN DISHMACHINE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY, FREE OF WATER. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER WAIT STATION AT LEFT OF BAR NOT MAINTED, EXCESSIVE RUST, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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: FLOOR NOT DRY, STANDING WATER AREA NOTED IN DISHMACHINE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY, FREE OF WATER. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER WAIT STATION AT LEFT OF BAR NOT MAINTED, EXCESSIVE RUST, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections