WEBER GRILL RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE IN THE WAREWASHING AREA WITH SANITIZING RINSE WATER REACHING MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 133.0F, INSUFFICIENT FOR SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE FOR WAREWASHING UNTIL REPAIRED/REPLACED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH TO REACH A MINIMUM HOT WATER RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180.0F. ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS PREVIOUSLY CLEANED IN DISH MACHINE RE-WASHED AND SANITIZED MANUALLY BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LINE COOLERS ALONG MAIN COOK LINE MISSING FUNCTIONAL INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE FUNCTIONAL INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-READABLE LOCATION IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE BOWL USED AS A SCOOP IN BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE BULK DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-SERVICE AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO AVOID CONTAMINATING FOOD WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE (GRILL, SALAMANDER). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE (GRILL, SALAMANDER, CHARCOAL GRILL, STOVETOP) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE (GRILL, SALAMANDER, CHARCOAL GRILL, STOVETOP) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.

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.