SPINZER RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WASROOM MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP ALL THE TIMES. MANAGER ASKED HIS EMPLOYEE TO BUY PAPER TOWEL AND HE PUT IT INSIDE THE WASHROOM WHILE I WS TYPING THE REPORT. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-030

Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.

All food must be properly labeled with required information.

Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM REPORT #413792 DATED 9/22/10.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT, WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP/SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR ALL KNIVES.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF ALL THE REACH IN FREEZER, CHEST FREEZER, REACH IN COOLER,ALL THE ATTACHED SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND IST FLOOR,THE INTERIOR AND BOTTOM PART OF THE SLIDING DOOR OF THE DISPLAY COOLER,WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE REGULAR PALLET OR SHELVINGS. FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES AND SERVING AREA IST FLOOR/BASEMENT, AND THE HOOD AND FILTER. MUST REPAIR THE WALLS AROUND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR,(NOT IN GOOD REPAIR).

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING END CAPS IN THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE COOKING AREA IN THE BASEMENT, AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING UNDER THE BIG 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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.