SOUL PRIME Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS, INCLUDING SPICES NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MUST BE 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS/BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED. UNUSED EQUIPMENT LIKE A MEAT SLICER AND SMALL FLOOR MIXER IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR STORED IN A MANNER COVERED/SEALED AND NOT IN USE.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED TOOLS AND CHEMICALS IN THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.

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: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON SEVERAL METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND METAL SHELVING USED AS A METAL PROTECTANT. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ----RAW WOOD BEING USED AS WALL MOUNTING FOR THE FRY SLICER. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE WALL-MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ----FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE TO THE DRY FOOD STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED/MISSING CEMENT SURROUNDING A LARGE RECTANGULAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE COOKS LINE WALL.----ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE WALL-MOUNTED FRY SLICER MUST BE SEALED.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST BE REPLACED ----CARDBOARD USED AS A SEALANT ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A VENTILATION COVER ----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND PIPING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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: NOTED SEVERAL MISSING/DAMAGED CERAMIC BASEBOARD COVING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA AND OPEN CREVICES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE BETWEEN COVING TILES AND THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE/SEAL.

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: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.