TIMOTHY O'TOOLE'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS AT 48.2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE FOR ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). BY THE END OF INSPECTION REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN REPAIRED COOLERS AND IT READS NOW AT 40.3F.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 57.3F-48.6F 40LBS OF RAW BEEF PATTIES, 15LBS OF RAW FISH, 30LBS OF CHILI, 20 QUARTS OF HEAVY CREAM, 5LBS OF COOKED PORK AND 10LBS OF BEEF STEAKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $825.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINER.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCYED TO REPLACE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED WALLBASE BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSDTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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: DAMAGED WALLBASE BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSDTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.