Smoothie RX Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED AN AKALINE MACHINE AND BLENDER STORED ON TOP OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT DOES NOT BECOME CONTAMINATED DURING USE.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD ON SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL WOOD OF WOODEN SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ELEVATED BY UNSEALED WOOD. INSTRUCTED FLOOR MOUNTED EQUIPMENT SHALL BE SEALED TO THE FLOOR OR ELEVATED ON LEGS TO PROVIDE SIX INCH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE EQUIPMENT.

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: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA.

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: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SMALL ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SMALL ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED SO THAT IT SHALL BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL ABOVE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK AND SHELF NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED WALL ABOVE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK AND SHELF NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON REAR EXIT DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON REAR EXIT DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED DUST ON DUCT ABOVE EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUCT ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.