SHEFFIELD BEER & WINE GARDEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 59.7F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 59.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 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: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. COLE SLAW AT 52.6F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 59.6F, STUFFED PEPPERS AT 50.9F AND ASSORTED CHEESE, DRESSINGS AND SAUCES RANGING BETWEEN 56.5F TO 59.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED TOTAL POUNDS DISCARDED TO BE 18LBS AND ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $450.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 70 DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT ALL BARS (4) ON PREMISES WITH THE MOST CONCENTRATION SIGHTED AT REAR, SOUTHWEST BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR DRAIN FLIES AND REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIALS FOUND THROUGHOUT ALL BARS. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS NOTED THROUGHOUT FLOORS OF ALL BARS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS TO PREVENT FLY BREEDING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED POOLING DIRTY LIQUID IN ALLEY AT ESTABLISHMENTS GARBAGE AREA DRAINING OUT INTO THE STREET. ALL OTHER AREAS OF THE ALLEY WERE DRY. THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS WERE DRY. OBSERVED GARBAGE ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINERS. CARDBOARD, EMPTY FOOD CAN AND BEER BOTTLES. EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE ONTO GROUND. GREASE SPLATTER ON WALLS SURROUNDING CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN ALL AREA, REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, GARBAGE AND GREASE. REMOVE POOLING WASTE WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-21-10. #32-MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS.#33-DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. #34-RE-GROUT THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.#37- VENTILATION FANS FOR THE REAR RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.#38-DRAIN LINE TUBING IS MISSING FROM THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT ALL BARS. MUST PROVIDE AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK POTATO CONTAINER.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOKS LINE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND CLEAN GLASSWARE. RUSTY WIRE RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR RE-SEAL.

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: DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. INSIDE BIN OF ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE. DISH RACKS WITH STAINS AND ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASHBOWL IN LADIES WASHROOM (FRONT) NOT DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SMOKER PREP ROOM REPAIRED WITH PUTTY. MUST BE REPAIRED WITH A METAL WELD.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.