THE FILLMORE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT 3 OF 5 HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

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.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-202.18(A) OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAGS WITH THE MUSSELS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF ICE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAGS WITH THE SHELLSTOCK ITEMS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID SHELLSTOCK (MUSSELS) DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE PANEL AND ICE MAKER AREA, AND DISCARD THE FIRST BATCH OF ICE THAT IS PRODUCE AFTER SANITIZING THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON SOME ITEMS ON THE LUNCH/DINNER/SUSHI MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS; AHI NACHOS, POKE BOWL, SPICY TUNA ROLL AND CITRUS SALMON ROLL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE (SUCH AS AN ASTREIK) ON ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA ON THE CEILINGS, FLYING AROUND, ON CARDBOARD BOXES AND INSIDE OF TWO CONTAINERS OF ONIONS. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 3 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE LEDGE OF THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE CEILINGS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS BY THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, AND A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS LOCATED BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING AT THE REAR LIGHTBULB LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PRVOVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING AT THE REAR LIGHTBULB LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PRVOVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.