SONIC DRIVE IN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN WITH MINERAL BUILD UP. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WHITE CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

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: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

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: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER CONDIMENTS UNIT. REPAIR/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: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVE. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.GARBAGE, FOOD, AND FOOD LIQUID SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. OBSERVED BIRDS INSIDE THE OPENED RECEPTACLE, FLIES ON SPILLED FOOD, AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020B. CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.GARBAGE, FOOD, AND FOOD LIQUID SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. OBSERVED BIRDS INSIDE THE OPENED RECEPTACLE, FLIES ON SPILLED FOOD, AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020B. CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.