WILDE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE AND ICE DISPENSING AREA IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, SANITZE, AND MAINTAIN.

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-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: CHLORINE SANITIZING RINSE AT DISH MACHINE MEASURED AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. A CHLORINE SOLUTION FOR THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 50-200PPM. THE DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. 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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. ARTICHOKE DIP AT 57.6F AND CHORIZO CREAM SAUCE AT 50.2F IN REACH-IN COOLER AT START OF COOK-LINE. GRILLED ONIONS AT 50.1F, COLESLAW AT 50F, AND EGGS AT 50F IN A STAND-UP COOLER IN SALAD STATION. DISCARDED ALL ITEMS WERE ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED AT START OF COOKLINE AREA AND STAND UP COOLER IN SALAD STATION IS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50F. DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED TCS ITEMS. BOTH UNITS WERE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP-COUNTERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE WET WIPING CLOTHS SHALL BE HELD IN PROPER SANITISER SOLUTION.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIFE STORED BETWEEN PREP-LINE UNITS IN SALAD STATION.---OBSERVED CAKE CUTTER PLACE IN STAGNANT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE UTENSILS IN DESIGNATED AREA. ITEMS WERE RELOCATED.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN BETWEEN EXTERIOR COOKLINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO 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: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET FIXTURE. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A COVER ON THE WASTE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE ON THE WASTE CONTAINER.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND ON THE 2ND FLOOR, STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED ON STAIRS AND AREA NEAR STAIRCASE. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER IN USE.

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: OBSERVED DEBRIS BEHIND COOKLINE AND DUST ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO LIGHT PROVIDED IN STORAGE CLOSET ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO LIGHT PROVIDED IN STORAGE CLOSET ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.