SMOKE DADDY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS. 1ST FLR. SERVER STATION HAND SINK AT A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 88.8F, 2ND FLR. SERVER STATION HAND SINK AT 73.4F, NOTED A TRICKLE OF HOT WATER AT THE 1ST FLR. COOKS LINE HAND SINK, AND HOT WATER NOTED TURNED OFF FROM UNDER SINK AT THE 2ND FLR. COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. ALL OTHER HAND SINKS NOTED WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED CHICKEN. APPROXIMATELY 29 LBS COOKED, PULLED CHICKEN WRAPPED TIGHTLY IN 3 TO 5 POUND POUCHES OF PLASTIC WRAP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 57.7F. WHEN ASKED, THE COOK ON SITE STATED IT WAS COOKED BETWEEN 11:30 AM TO 12:30 PM. LATER THE HEAD CHEF STATED IT WAS PREPARED AT 3PM. THE TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 4:15 PM WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WAS NOTED. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS MAINTAINED OR ON SITE FOR THE COOKED CHICKEN. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING TIME/TEMPERATURE AND PROCEDURES FOR COOLING FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Slow cooling allows spore-forming bacteria like C. perfringens to germinate and multiply to dangerous levels.

Foods must be rapidly cooled to safe temperatures.

Cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within 4 additional hours; Use shallow pans, ice baths, cooling wands, or blast chillers; Monitor with thermometer.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS PRE-PORTIONED, PREPARED AND BAGGED CORNED BEEF AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.4F IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MANAGER STATES THE MEAT WAS PREPARED IN THE MORNING. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.

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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NOTED THE BURGERS ON THE MENU ARE NOT PROPERLY REMINDED BY ASTERISKS. AN ASTERISKS WITH THE STATEMENT "THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" IS FOUND AT THE PRINTED CONSUMER ADVISORY BUT NO FOODS SUCH AS THE BURGERS ARE FOUND WITH THE ASTERISKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REMIND CONSUMERS. ALSO NOTED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDING AND DISCLOSURE ON THE BRUNCH MENU. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED THE CHEF WITH A LARGE BEARD. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD PREPARERS WITH BEARDS.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED IN-USE PLASTIC FOOD SCOOPS IN HOT HELD ASSORTED MEATS IN HOT HOLDING DRAWERS WITH BROKEN HANDLES. MUST REPLACE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: CLEAN STORED PLATES IN THE 1ST FLR. KITCHEN MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE LID OF THE COOKS LINE FAR LEFT TWO DOOR 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: LIDS MUST BE ON THE BAR ICE BINS WHEN BINS ARE NOT IN CONSTANT USE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED A LEAK UNDER THE 2ND FLR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED A LEAK UNDER THE 2ND FLR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.