THE HOAGIE PLACE INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT SLICE HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE DELI MEAT SLICER WITH MORE FREQUENCY BETWEEN USES.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-MADE (25lbs) COLD CUT SANDWICHES STORED ON THE PREP TABLE AT THE IMPROPER INTERIOR TEMP OF 54.6F TO 60.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 25lbs AT $350. DID NOT OBSERVED ANY TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE PRE-MADE SANDWICHES INSIDE A COOLER AT ALL TIMES 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DELI MEATS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER NOT COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND STORE DELI MEATS TO PREVENT POSSBLIE CONTAMINATION.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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.