TRIPLE CROWN RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. ONE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR PRODUCE COOLER NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY; REPAIR DOOR. SOME BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN HAVE HALF COVERS; MUST PROVIDE FULL COVERS FOR CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINANTS.

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: THE FOLLOWING NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, SURFACE AREAS OF WOKS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, FLOOR MIXER IN BASEMENT HAS A RUSTY TOP AND LEGS; CLEAN AND PAINT TOP OF MIXER AND LEGS. CLEAN WHEELS OF VARIOUS KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILD-UP.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES, PAPER, STANDING WATER ETC. MUST ALSO CLEAN AROUND GREASE RECEPTORS AT SINKS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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: ALL WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, PREP TABLES, SINKS) IN MAIN KITCHEN NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST, GREASE AND OTHER BUILD-UP. PREP AREA CEILING IN BASEMENT HAS A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT. (MANAGER STATES THAT IT LEAKS FROM THE SIDEWALK ABOVE WHEN THERE IS HEAVY RAIN; ADVISED TO HAVE PROBLEM CHECKED AND CORRECTED). MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FAN ON CEILING OF WOMENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN MENS WASHROOM. CLEAN WINDOW FAN IN WINDOW OF MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DIRT. CLEAN WALLS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT AND PIPES IN KITCHEN BY ELEVATOR, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE. CLEAN WALLS OF SUB-PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP. SOME DUST AND GREASE OBSERVED IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN SAME.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN KITCHEN WITHOUT END CAPS, PROIDE END CAPS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET NECK OF THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN AND PAINT THE GREASE RECEPTOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AT THE THREE COMP SINK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET NECK OF THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN AND PAINT THE GREASE RECEPTOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AT THE THREE COMP SINK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.