RED SNAPPER HYDE PARK, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERIOR COLD HOLDING TEMPS: 3lbs OF COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 54.6F, 3LBS OF COOKED STEAK AT 55.7F AND 3LBS OF ITALIAN BEEF AT 55.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE TOTAL WEIGHT 9LBS AT $250. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F, SAID COOLER HOLD TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED GROUND BEEF AND STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE UNTIL IT HOLD THE PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED/ HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVER WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCED TO PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMALL GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WASHROOMS AS REQUIRED.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMALL GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WASHROOMS AS REQUIRED.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.