STEINGOLD'S OF CHICAGO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION (IN ICED DRINKS) STORED IN BINS WITH NO ADEQUATE DRAINAGE BELOW, WITH THE ICE SITTING IN MELTED WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION MUST NOT BE STORED IN UNDRAINED ICE.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE BAR/SERVICE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE BUILD UP AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN HAND SINK AT FRONT COFFEE BAR/SERVICE AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE BUILD UP IN CREVICES.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM HIGH HEAT DISH MACHINE TO HAVE A LEAK IN DRAIN BELOW, CAUSING A DRIP ONTO FLOOR. OBSERVED HAND SINK HOT WATER HANDLE TO BE LEAKING AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO ENTRANCE OF THE SOUTH SIDE PREP AREA FROM THE SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED COFFEE MACHINE IN SOUTH PREPARATION AREA IN SOUTHWEST CORNER TO NOT HAVE AN ACCESIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE THAT CAN BE ROUTINELY SERVICES.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR TO NOT HAVE A LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH LID IN EMPLOYEE/UNISEX BATHROOMS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR TO NOT HAVE A LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH LID IN EMPLOYEE/UNISEX BATHROOMS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.