Whirlyball Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 25F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FREEZER AT 0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKS FROM THE CEILING IN THE 1ST FLOOR DOORWAY AND 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE GREASE RECEPTACLES AT THE SIDES OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. REMOVE THE PLUMBER'S PUTTY FROM AROUND THE DRAINS FOR ALL SINKS.

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: CLEAN THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE SHELVING IN THE DISHROOM.

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: FINISH THE TILE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST COVER ALL OF THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE BASEBOARD FOR THE WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET, 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY AND CONFERENCE ROOM. CAULK THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST COVER ALL OF THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE BASEBOARD FOR THE WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, 2ND FLOOR MOP CLOSET, 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY AND CONFERENCE ROOM. CAULK THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.