UNCLE MIKE'S PLACE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA BY THE NORTH/WEST WALL AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 51.2F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FRESH EGGS,SLICE WATERMENLON,PASTA ETC. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 120 EACH FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 47.5F- 52.7F AND 54.3F; SLICED WATERMELON AT TEMP OF 45.9F TO 47F;PASTA AT TEMP OF 52.6F TO 57.9F. FOOD PRODUCTS WAS STORED INSIDE THE ABOVE UNIT.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED(SOAP). POUNDS 25,VALUE 20 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.EXCESS GREASE ON TOP THE UNIT WITH OIL DRIPPING ON GROUND.SPLATTERED OIL ON WALL. PATIO AREA NOT MAINTAINED EXCESS CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ON CEMENT GROUND,PLASTIC BUCKETS WITH WASTE OIL AND WATER UNCOVERED,BUCKETS WITH BROKEN CEMENT,WOOD AND EXCESS WATER ON GROUND. WE OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS ON PATIO GROUND,UNDER THE STAIRCASE BETWEEN THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED. MUST CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND WALL BEHIND THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM AREA,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK

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: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT DISH ROOM. GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER. NEED TO CLEAN AND 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES.ALSO RE GROUT SAID FLOOR TILES,PRESENTLY BROKEN GROUT WITH STANDING WATER

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES.ALSO RE GROUT SAID FLOOR TILES,PRESENTLY BROKEN GROUT WITH STANDING WATER

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.