SMITH & WOLLENSKY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AND SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.3F AND 48.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW ARE MAINTAINED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATIONS #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: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-CRAB MEAT 46F, GUACAMOLE 46.5F, COLE SLAW 44.3F,LOBSTER 45.2F, TOMATOES 46.7F,BOLOGNAS SAUCE 116.5F,CORN SALSA 46.8F,HAM 46.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 68 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $334.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER AT THE MAIN KITCHEN ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH FAULTY GAGE READING. TEMPERATURE OF FINAL RINSE SANITIZER AT DISH WASTER WAS 180F USING THE STRIP HOWEVER THE TEMPERATURE AT THE GAGE WAS READING 160F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ECO LAB FOR MAINTENANCE. ECO LAB ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 1:15 PM. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,GLASSES,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AND STORAGE THROUGH OUT NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

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: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN OF THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED LOOSE LID WITH MISSING KNOBS AT THE SERVICE COOLER BY THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: NOTED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SLIM INSIDE GASKET LINING OF SERVICE COOLERS THROUGH OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT, ALSO NOTED DIRT ACCUMULATION AROUND ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. 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: NOTED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SLIM INSIDE GASKET LINING OF SERVICE COOLERS THROUGH OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT, ALSO NOTED DIRT ACCUMULATION AROUND ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. 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.