THE ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE: ANSWERING THE PHONE GAVE THE PHONE TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE,THEN GOING BACK TO TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD(SLICED TURKEY TO MAKE A SANDWICHES),WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES IN BETWEEN.INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES. MANAGER SOLVED THE PROBLEM,OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AS NEEDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BY THE LARGE MIXER NO HOT WATER.PRESENTLY HOT WATER AT TEMP OF OF 59.6F. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER,PRESENTLY AT TEMP OF 60.4F; HOT WATER PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, HOWEVER NOT ABLE TO WASH HAND DUE TO HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REACHES 116.9F TO 146F.ALL THREE SINK MENTIONED ARE MECHANICALLY OPERATING.OBSERVED CHEFS AND OTHER EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS ON THOSE MENTIONED EXPOSED HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED NOT USE THOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK UNTIL HOT WATER IS PROVIDED TO SAID SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO USE THE OTHER THREE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. WARM OR TEMPERED WATER IS DEFINED AS A MINIMUM 85F BY THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE.TAGGED ALL THREE EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES INDIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:COFFEE STATION,DISH ROOM,REAR STORAGE AREA,NORTH WEST WALL AND BOXES.AND IN DINING AREA ON WALLS AND FRAME DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES INDIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:COFFEE STATION,DISH ROOM,REAR STORAGE AREA,NORTH WEST WALL AND BOXES.AND IN DINING AREA ON WALLS AND FRAME DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.