SIMPLY IT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-22-10 NOT CORRECTED.#30-ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#31-KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS.#32-MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.#34-ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR, INCLUDING GARAGE STORAGE. FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#35- WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MOLDY IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPLACE.#36-DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER WITH DEAD INSECTS, MUST CLEAN. #41-ALL ARTICLES STORED ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED.

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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP WITH DRIPPING GREASE AND MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS SEAL FOR GREASE TRAP. RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON FAR RIGHT SIDE COOLER OF COOKS LINE TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR SURROUNDING GREASE TRAP MUST CLEAN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.