ROCKWELL'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY PACKAGING TCS FOOD (CHICKEN ONLY) UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS FOR PURPOSE OF SOUS VIDE COOKING WITH MACHINE ON-SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS AND CEASE SOUS VIDE COOKING FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS AND OBTAIN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO PRIOR TO RESUMING. NO REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED TCS FOOD OBSERVED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE VOLUNTARILY REMOVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING AND SOUS VIDE EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED SOUP CONTAINER STORED COVERED BY CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 DEAD INSECTS (ANTS) BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD OR TRAPPED INSECTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD-UP AND COMPOSITION AND ATTRACT OTHER PESTS 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE OPEN WIPING CLOTH BUCKET AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PEST CONTROL DEVICE AND INSTALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF OPEN FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR LINENS 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN SERVING TRAYS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT (PLATES, BOWLS) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED AT THE COOK LINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT INVERTED OR COVERED WHEN NOT IN-USE AND 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN SERVING TRAYS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT (PLATES, BOWLS) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED AT THE COOK LINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT INVERTED OR COVERED WHEN NOT IN-USE AND 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.