ROW 24 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Liquor

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK FOR HAND WASHING. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA TO PROTECT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT FROM CONTAMINATION OF PUBLIC IN AREA WHERE PREPARATION AND DISPENSING OF ALCOHOL WILL BE STATIONED INCLUDING A HAND SINK TO WASH HANDS AND A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE. 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF SERVICE FROM A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF SERVICE FROM A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.