THE CLARE, TERRACES AT THE CLARE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE BISTRO (9TH FLOOR) KITCHEN. COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, TUNA SALAD, ROASTED VEGETABLES, AND COLESLAW FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F TO 58F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. 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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: THE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON THE INTERIOR BOTTOM PORTION OF THE REACH IN COOLER ON THE 53RD FLOOR. MUST CLEAN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON THE INTERIOR BOTTOM PORTION OF THE REACH IN COOLER ON THE 53RD FLOOR. MUST CLEAN.

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.