THE STOCKYARD COFFEEHOUSE, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER PROVIDED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOAP DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS OR HAND SOAP DISPENSERS AT SINKS DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA 1-DOOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS' FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN THEM AT ALL TIMES.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM STORED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM STORED AND MAINTAINED.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (COFFEE STIRRING SPOONS) STORED IN STILL, ROOM-TEMPERATURE WATER IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTE TO REMOVE UTENSILS FROM WATER AND MAINTAIN UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE BETWEEN USES.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, TORN AND MISSING IN SOME AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKETS AT THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF THE 1-DOOR FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF FREEZERS AND OTHER COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ANDO THER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF THE 1-DOOR FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF FREEZERS AND OTHER COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ANDO THER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

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.