REPLAY/ELIXIR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. SMALL DAIRY COOLER FOUND AT 45.5F WITH MILK AT 50.5F. COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER FOUND AT 61.5F WITH CHICKEN AT 51.8F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. IN THE DAIRY COOLER APPROXIMATELY 1LB MILK AT 50.5F, 1 LB HALF AND HALF AT 50F. IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER CHICKEN AT 51.8F, SHRIMP AT 46.8F, COOKED RIBS AT 46.4F, TURKEY AT 47.1, ESTIMATED TOTAL POUNDS TO BE 17 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $54.00 . ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WHERE BARTENDER WAS SERVING FOODS TO CUSTOMERS DINING AT THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. BOTH BASEMENT ICE MACHINES WITH BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE AND ON ALL ICE/WATER CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES AND REMOVE ALL SLIME SUBSTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED INCLUDING ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED BRICK WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING BEHIND THE ELIXIR BAR AND THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN COFFEE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN FLATWARE. MUST NOT USE TAPE OR STRING AS MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER.

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: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER, WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, TABLE TOP CAN OPENER, CATCH BASIN INSIDE THE JUICER MACHINE.

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: FLOOR UNDER THE ELIXIR BAR WITH DEBRIS FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SAME BAR DIRTY WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND ALL ITEMS BEHIND BAR MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OR ABOVE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES. MUST REPLACE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES. MUST REPLACE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.