SUNNY SUB Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 49�F IN A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20LBS OF CHICKEN AT $50. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41�F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THAWING MAY ONLY OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING COLD WATER.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBERVED EXTERIOR MAIN DOOR OPEN AND EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKET ON COLD HOLD UNITS TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED ALL COLD HOLD UNITS, GASKETS, PREP TABLES IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING DUT OT BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED GRIME AND BUILD ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS/LITTER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED GRIME AND BUILD ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS/LITTER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.