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RED SEA RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

RED SEA RESTAURANT 2043 W Howard ST, CHICAGO 60645 Restaurant
March 15, 2016 License License #2423328
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF LARGE WHITE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITHIN KITHCEN WITH RUST ON LOWER SHELF. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE 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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER AT BAR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF OVENS UNCLEAN. CLEAN 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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE 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 #39
MAJOR
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SIRTY LINEN ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALL SOILED LINEN MUST BE STORED IN LAUNDRY BAG OFF OD FLOOR.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #39
MAJOR
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SIRTY LINEN ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALL SOILED LINEN MUST BE STORED IN LAUNDRY BAG OFF OD FLOOR.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections