ST. REST COUNTRY KITCHEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1764084 ON 5/4/16 NOT CORRECTED: 34 - OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. 35 - OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE EAST WALL OF THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE TALL 2 DOOR TRUE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS. 45 - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS.

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: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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.