THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD BEVERAG Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOKED SPINACH AT TEMP OF 104.7F TO 117.4F; FOUND COOKED CHILI AT TEMP OF 110.8F TO 121.6F; BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED ON STEAM TABLE, FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT FOOD AT TEMP OF 165F PRIOR TO STORE THEM ON STEAM TABLE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 23,VALUE 100. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE INSIDE KITCHEN IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED NO FOOD OR FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT .

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BURNED LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP TABLE(POTATOES /SALAD STATION),INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: DOOR AT SMALL WASHROOM USED FOR STAFF/CUSTOMERS BY THE MOP CLOSET NOT SELF CLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: DOOR AT SMALL WASHROOM USED FOR STAFF/CUSTOMERS BY THE MOP CLOSET NOT SELF CLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.