THE WIT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting 40F or less in reach in cooler, and prep table counter top at time of inspection. Citation issued 7-38-005(A). Critical violation. List of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperatures of 40F or less are as follows: Pork Pate at 47.8F, meat loaf 48.5F, Salsa at 47.4F, cut tomatoes at 48.9F, cut vegetables 49.5F, cooked chicken at 49.8F, Pasta 46.9F, Soft cheeses at 49.4F, etc...Mgmt discarded products at once, 120lbs, approximate value $1300.00.(air temp of cooler was at 41.5F).

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/observed front entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, door had gaps on bottom of doors ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch. Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced, cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks, and 3 compartment sink in prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Coffee station, bar area shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen prep area by dish machine area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in storage areas under shelving/racks in bsmt area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(Corners).

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: Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in bsmt kitchen storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, above coolers, shall be repaired/replaced.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in bsmt kitchen storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, above coolers, shall be repaired/replaced.

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.