THE CHICAGO DINER INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED ONION RINGS STORED ON THE SHELF UNDER THE GRILL AT TEMP OF 75F.COOKED POTSTICHER STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT TEMP OF 68F,NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG OF COOKED FOOD WAS PROVIDED.AIR TEMP OF REFRIGERATOR 37F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNS 6, VALUE 39.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000072514-12

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.ICE MACHINE WAS TURNED OFF BY THE MANAGER.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H0000 72514-12.

These activities introduce saliva and contaminants into food areas, potentially spreading bacteria and viruses to customers.

Food employees must not eat, drink, or use tobacco in food preparation areas.

Eating, drinking, tobacco use only in designated areas; Closed beverage containers with straw allowed in some areas; Proper tasting using clean utensil each time; No personal items in food prep areas.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. SEWAGE WASTE WATER IS BACKING -UPON FLOOR OF BASEMENT WHEN ICE MACHINE IS IN USE(GREASE,AND SLIME SUBSTANCE).TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY IS BACKING-UP.THE SINK NEXT TO DISH MACHINE(SCRAPE SINK WATER DOESN'T DRAIN), OBSERVED DIRTY WATER IN IT.PREMISES HAS ONLY 1-3 COMPARTMENT SINK(BAR SINK)WHICH TOO SMALL FOR THE OPERATION.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.MUST SANITIZE THROUGHOUT FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072515-13

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED FONT DOOR NOT RODENT FROOFED.OBSERVED A GAP OF 1" TO 2" GAP(FRONT DOOR IS MISSING A PIECE OF DOOR EAST SITE CORNER). MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072515-13

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL AND REPLACE BROKEN SCREENS AND FRAME AT 2ND FLOOR PORCH, WERE THE POTS AND PANS ARE STORED.STORAGE MUST BE COMPLETED ENCLOSED.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL AND REPLACE BROKEN SCREENS AND FRAME AT 2ND FLOOR PORCH, WERE THE POTS AND PANS ARE STORED.STORAGE MUST BE COMPLETED ENCLOSED.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.