THE BREAKERS AT EDGEWATER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING FISH AND CHICKEN ARE SERVED. OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE LOADING DIRTY DISHES INTO CONVEYER DISHWASHER AND THEN PUTTING ON GLOVES AND UNLOADING CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 180F. HOT WATER TEST STRIPS DID NOT INDICATE PROPER SANITIZATION AT 180F AND HIGH TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER WAS RUN THROUGH MACHINE AND ONLY READ 140F. DISH MACHINE WAS CONVERTED TO A LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR LEADING TO LOADING DOCK AND GARBAGE AREA WITH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR. MUST INSTALL NEW DOOR SWEEP TO ELIMINATE RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES PRESENT IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING INTERIOR GARBAGE ROOM, DISH ROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE LIVE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)

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 PEELING CHIPPING PAINT ON INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM COOLER AND PEELING CHIPPING PAINT ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST ELIMINATE PEELING CHIPPING PAINT AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED WASH RINSE, AND SANITIZE TEMPERARURE GUAGES NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR TEMPERATURE GUAGES TO REFLECT ACCURATE TEMPERARURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST SHOW PROOF OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WATER LINES OF ALL COFFEE MAHCINES AND JUICE MACHINES.

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 LEAK UNDER SPRAYER SINK AT DISH MACHINE. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS OF DISH ROOM WITH HEAVY ACCUMLATION OF BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS OF DISH MACHINE ROOM.

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 FLOOR TILES BROKEN OR MISSING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. AT REAR OF DISHROOM NEAR HANDSINK LEADING TO HALLWAY. REPLACE BROKEN TILES.

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 FLOOR TILES BROKEN OR MISSING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. AT REAR OF DISHROOM NEAR HANDSINK LEADING TO HALLWAY. REPLACE BROKEN TILES.

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.