SLIMS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS RAW BEEF IN COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER AT 50F. 14 LBS RAW CHICKEN AT 49.3F AND 50.1F. AMBIENT DRAWER COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 51.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER FOUND AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.8F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 50.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: TORN MESH SCREENING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE MESH SCREENING TO BE TIGHT FITTING, RODENT AND INSECT PROOFED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REAR PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVING ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE WITH PEELING RUBBER, PEELING AND CHIPPING PAINT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES. SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH OF THE STEAM TABLE.SPRAY FOAM IN CEILINGS.----OPEN WALL AT ELECTRICAL PANELS OVER A FOOD PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT AND WALL PLASTER. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.-----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER AND SURROUNDING ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER MOP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES. SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH OF THE STEAM TABLE.SPRAY FOAM IN CEILINGS.----OPEN WALL AT ELECTRICAL PANELS OVER A FOOD PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT AND WALL PLASTER. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.-----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER AND SURROUNDING ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER MOP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.