REDHOT RANCH Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A DAMAGED KNIFE RACK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS USED ON SHELVING UNDER THE POTATOES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING COVING ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN AND AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND 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.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS USING THE WASHROOM WHICH IS ACCESSED BY WALKING THROUGH THE HALLWAY ALONG SIDE OF PREP AREAS BUT NOT DIRECTLY THROUGH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A BARRIER (SWINGING DOORS, CHAINS, ETC) BY DISH AREA AND BY FRONT COUNTER AND TO MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS USING THE WASHROOM WHICH IS ACCESSED BY WALKING THROUGH THE HALLWAY ALONG SIDE OF PREP AREAS BUT NOT DIRECTLY THROUGH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A BARRIER (SWINGING DOORS, CHAINS, ETC) BY DISH AREA AND BY FRONT COUNTER AND TO MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.