TWEET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:BLUE CHHESE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 50.7F,DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 46.7F, STORED AT SAME UNIT,HOWEVER THE UNIT AIR TEMP WAS AT 39.9F. FOUND COOKED AND GRINDED SAUSAGE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 103.7F TO 113F,UNIT TEMPERATURE WAS AT 40.7F. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 33, VALUE 165.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. EXPLAINED COOLING PROCESS. TIME/TEMPERATURE AND COOLING PROCESS LOG FORMAT GIVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77582-13

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: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR HAVING A GAP OF 1/2" TO 2". INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND INSECT PROOF SAID BOTTOM DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED A GLUE STICK FOR FLIES HANGING IN KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLE WITH FEW FLIES ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO77582-13

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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PROVIDE LABELS FOR COOKED FOOD, SPECIALLY READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: DO NOT REUSE ALUMINUM SERVING CONTAINERS.

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: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.

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: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS).

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS).

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.