TRIPLE CROWN RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND ONE OF TWO EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. PIPE WAS DISCONNECTED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK; MUST REPAIR HANDSINK AND IT MUST OPERATE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND RAW EGGS AT 73.4F. FOUND A CASE OF RAW EGGS ON THE FLOOR IN A STORAGE CLOSET AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EGGS MUST BE REFRIGERATED AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. DISCARDED 17 DOZEN EGGS 15LBS VALUE $28.00.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STEAMER, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, FRYERS AND INTERIORS OF FREEZERS.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, A LEAK FROM THE NECK OF THE SPRAYER NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AND THE WORKING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN DRAINING SLOWLY; MUST CORRECT PLUMBING VIOLATIONS.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER THE FRYERS AND STEAMER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND WATER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSETS, AROUND AND UNDER ALL SINKS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER THE FRYERS AND STEAMER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND WATER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSETS, AROUND AND UNDER ALL SINKS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.