THE MARQ Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ( FALAFEL, SAMOSA, ETC. ) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY RTE TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. FOUND NO FOOTNOTE FOR STEAK COOKED TO ORDER. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER AND FOOTNOTE FOR FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE LOCATED IN WORK SHOP DRY STORAGE AREA. . FOUND THE FOLLOWING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING IN BASEMENT REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN STORAGE AREA: VEAL BONES, GROUND BEEF, LIVER, POTATO SKINS AND CHICKEN. ALSO FOUND A ROP PUREED TOMATO MARINARA IN WALK IN COOLER. FOUND HACCP PLAN ON SITE. MUST REMOVE MACHINE AND DISCONTINUE USE OF THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. SAID MACHINE TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MACHINE UNTIL CDPH INSPECTS AND REMOVES TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE LOCATED IN WORK SHOP DRY STORAGE AREA. . FOUND COOKED CHICKEN VACUUM PACKAGED (SOUS-VIDE) IN HOT WARMING FOUND NO REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN ON SITE. MUST REMOVE MACHINE AND DISCONTINUE USE OF THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. SAID MACHINE TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MACHINE UNTIL CDPH INSPECTS AND REMOVES TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION# 29.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE BREWER STATION LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE BREWER STATION LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.