WEST RIVER CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT WORKING FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK HAS STOPPER AND ALL ATTACHED PARTS TO CONNECT TO DRAINLINE UNDER SINK MISSING. FOOD HANDLERS ARE NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO ALL OF SINK DRAIN MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL STOPPER, LINE AND UNDER SINK DRAINLINE TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF WATER AN FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS IN SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: 5-30-2014, REPORT #1473208: 30-FOODS INSIDE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE AND/OR FREEZER BAGS. 31-MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. 32-THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOXIC SUBSTANCE (PLUMBERS PUDDY) FROM INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WELD SEAMS OR REPLACE SINK. 33-FRONT STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. 35-WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH-OUT ENTIRE PRE AREA AND AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AND REPAINT TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 38-DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING IN SEVERAL PARTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAINLINE TO PREVENT LEAK. SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT. VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION FAN OR HAVE WINDOWN OPEN AT ALL TIMES. 41-STOCK IN BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL STORAGE SHELVES AND ELEVATE ARTICLES AND BOXES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COUNTER, DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COUNTER, DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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.