W CHICAGO-CITY CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELL FISH TAGS WITH THE MUSSELS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER HAD SHELL FISH TAGS IN A FOLDER IN THE OFFICE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PRESENT THE CORRECT TAG FOR SAID SHELL FISH (MUSSELS) THAT WERE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELL FISH TAGS WITH THE SHELL FISH RIGHT UP UNTIL THE SHELL FISH IS SERVED TO THE CONSUMER. PER MANAGER COST OF DISCARDED ITEM IS $23.90. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID SHELL FISH AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE SHELL FISH AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)(B-2).

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 10 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 68.4F. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COST OF DISCARDED ITEM IS $10. 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS LOCATED AROUND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED 5 SMALL FLIES LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AND MIDDLE RINSE COMPARTMENT UNABLE TO PROPERLY DRAIN DUE TO BEING IN DISREPAIR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND DO NOT USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, SILVERWARE AND DISHWARE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RANCH DRESSING) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED DINING TABLES BEING PRESENT WITH SILVERWARE NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRE-SET DINING ROOM TABLES OR SET UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR INVERT GLASSWARE AND PROTECT SILVERWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED DINING TABLES BEING PRESENT WITH SILVERWARE NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRE-SET DINING ROOM TABLES OR SET UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR INVERT GLASSWARE AND PROTECT SILVERWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

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.