W CHICAGO - LAKESHORE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 8 LBS OF LIQUID EGGS AT 51.4, 1 LBS OF DICED HAM 51.2F, DICED TOMATOES AT 50.5, ALL STORED IN ICE BIN AT PREP TABLE AT , 5 LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT 100.5F STORED AT PREP TABLE UNDER A HEAT LAMP, 1 LBS OF HOLLANDAISE SAUCE AT 98.4F AT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 F OR LOWER, 140 OR HIGHER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE AND VACUUMED PACKAGED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT DEPT APPROVAL CERTIFICATE. MACHINE IS TAGGED, FOUND READY-TO-EAT FOODS AT SELF SERVICE BREAKFAST BUFFET WITHOUT ANY SNEEZE GUARD, PASTRIES EXPOSED TO CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD PROTECTED. ( MGR CLOSED BUFFET AT THIS TIME ) SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOODS NOT LABELED AT 1ST FLOOR AND BANQUET KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MILK IS STORED IN BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING AT BREAKFAST BUFFET, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SUCH BOTTLES.

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: MEAT SLICERS NOT CLEANED PROEPRLY, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON BACK OF BLADE.FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED 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: FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE IN KITCHENS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADNMAINTAIN.

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: FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE IN KITCHENS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADNMAINTAIN.

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.