S & G GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOK LINE. NOTED ONE EMPLOYEE AT THE GRILL TOAST SOME TORTILLA SHELLS, THEN USE HIS BARE HANDS TO REMOVE SHELLS FROM GRILL AND WRAP IN WAX PAPER. NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE REMOVE TOAST FROM THE TOASTER WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACE ONTO A PLATE. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST USE SOME FORM OF BARRIER WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS, SUCH AS TONGS, GLOVES, DELI PAPER OR OTHER METHODS. THE EMPLOYEES WASHED THEIR HANDS AND PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF SODA AND CHEST FREEZERS STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST NOT STORE FOOD OR FOOD EQUIPMENT UNDER EXPOSED WASTE LINES, OR PROVIDE GUTTER SYSTEM ON EXPOSED WASTE PIPES. MUST REMOVE TORN PLASTIC COVERING ON FACES OF FRYERS AND ICE MACHINE DOOR AND MAINTAIN THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRYER, THE PIPE UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND THE UNDER SIDE OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRYER, THE PIPE UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND THE UNDER SIDE OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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.