TRIPLE CROWN RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND FRESH/LIVE 20LBS-CLAMS AND 20 LBS -OYSTERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS/LABLES IN PLACE WITH PRODUCT.MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED..APPROX COST $100.00.PREMISES MUST MAINTAIN THE SHELLFISH TAGS WITH FRESH SEAFOOD UNTIL ITS USED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA KITCKEN FIRST FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR PIPE UNDERNEATH NOT CONNECTED.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS CITATION.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,OLD FOOD OR GREASE BUILD-UP :INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,(CEILINGS,WALLS,SHELVES), EXTERIOR INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,LOWER PREP TABLE SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL WALLS IN PREP AREA,1ST/BSMT,PIPES ALONG WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.SEAL HOLE IN LOWER BASE BOARD IN BASEMENT PREP NEAR ELEVATOR.

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: ALL WALLS IN PREP AREA,1ST/BSMT,PIPES ALONG WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.SEAL HOLE IN LOWER BASE BOARD IN BASEMENT PREP NEAR ELEVATOR.

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.