S & C ELECTRIC COMPANY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOOD STORED AT SERVING COLD TRAY LINE: SLICE HAM AT TEMP OF 46.7F,SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 45.6F,UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 38F.FOUND COOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 52.5F UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39.8F; FOUND A QUARTER BLOCK OF HAM STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 56.2F,UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.POUNDS 9.5, VALUE 20. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES. MAIN BUILDING: REAR STORAGE(COOLERS ARE STORED) UNDER AND ON SHELF, INSIDE MOP/STORAGE ALONG THE WALL. BUILDING #6: MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE COFFEE/POP STATION IN SERVING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER CRATE BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO A PESTICIDE PELLET WAS OBSERVED INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE CONDIMENTS STATION IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND PROVIDE A BAIT BOX FOR THE PESTICIDE PELLET. 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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM DISH MACHINE CYCLE, WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND FLOOR GREASE TRAP BY THE MACHINE. INTERNAL MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE WERE CALLED NOT ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION", USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE FROM MAIN BUILDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/REPLACE SHELVES.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES AROUND THE VENT COVER IN MAIN BUILDING HAS A BUILD-UP OF BLACK DUST, INSTRUCTED 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES AROUND THE VENT COVER IN MAIN BUILDING HAS A BUILD-UP OF BLACK DUST, INSTRUCTED 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.