Whirlyball Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED THE 1ST FLOOR BAR CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER AFTER SEVERAL WASH CYCLES ATTEMPTED AND MACHINE PRIMED. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED THE MAIN DISH WASHING AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT OPERATIONAL, NOT ATTACHED TO PLUMBING UNDER THE SINK TO ALLOW THE DRAINAGE OF WASTE WATER FROM THE SINKS BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ALLOW THE SINK TO PROPERLY DRAIN TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AT THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

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: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE 1ST-FLOOR BAR WINE COOLER AND 2ND-FLOOR BAR BEER COOLER WITH POOLING LIQUID AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE KITCHEN STAGING PREP TABLE AREA. UNABLE TO COMPLETELY TURN THE COLD WATER OFF. MUST REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARPETING FROM THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM TO ENABLE ADEQUATE CLEANING/MOPPING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1ST AND SECOND FLOOR BARS UNDER THE HAND SINKS.----DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE SECOND FLOOR BAR AND UNDER THE PIZZA OVENS.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ----BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE UNUSED BEER COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE GARAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE UNUSED BEER COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE GARAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.