SOLSTICE A CHOCOLATE BAR Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 105F AS DISPLAYED BY THERMOMETER GAUGE. MUST REPAIR THE GAUGES AND PROVIDE A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OVER 180F AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS 2- 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO WASH GLASSES AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD FOR THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK BETWEEN THE HANDSINK AND THE ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE RACKS FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD ALONG WALL WHERE MISSING AND CEILING TILES WHERE MISSING IN THE RESTROOM HALLWAY.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A PROPER MOP SINK IN THE CLOSET WITH NON-ABSORBENT WALL COVERING AND A ELEVATED THRESHOLD.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE WOOD AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM THE ELECTRICAL STORAGE ROOM.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE WOOD AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM THE ELECTRICAL STORAGE ROOM.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.