THE FILLMORE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FADED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PRESET KNIVES AND FORKS IN NAPKIN POCKET ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TABLEWARE THAT IS PRESET SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED OR PRESET TABLEWARE MAY BE EXPOSED IF UNUSED SETTINGS ARE REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED OR SETTINGS NOT REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE FURTHER USE

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS IN BAR AREA STORED ON FLOOR AND ON MILK CRATES. OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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 GAUGE DISPLAY ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DISPLAYING THE WORD ERROR AND NOT DISPLAYING TEMPERATURE OF WATER IN WASH TANK. INSTRUCTED A WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH TANK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH SECOND FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH SECOND FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR FOR ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT WASHROOM DOOR IS SELF CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND RINSE SINK WITH SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND RINSE SINK WITH SPRAYER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER ACROSS FROM FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER ACROSS FROM FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.

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: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER ACROSS FROM FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER ACROSS FROM FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.

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.