XSPORT FITNESS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE WHICH USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT DOORS TO THE PREMISES NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED.1 INCH GAP APPROXIMATELY AT CENTER/BOTTOM WHERE DOORS MEET AND THE NORTH/SIDE DOOR HAS OPENING ALONG THE SIDE OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE FRUIT SMOOTHIES,SHAKES ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGER ON SITE PRESENTED XEROX COPIES OF CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT XEROX COPIES OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE,MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND HAVE POSTED AS REQUIRED AND BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FRUIT SMOOTHIES ETC.. ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1965905 DATED:10/05/2016. 33 OBSERVED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK/AROUND HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN SINK AND MAINTAIN. 01/05/2017 34 OBSERVED UNOPENED DRINKS ON FLOOR AT FRONT BY STAND UP COOLERS AND AT STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR. 01/05/2017 41 FLOOR CLUTTERED/LITTERED IN STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOM. 01/05/2017. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/03/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE FROZEN (BERRIES,MANGOS) CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BENEATH AND AROUND THE CHEST FREEZER (PREP AREA) AND CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS/CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM(NEAR THE TANNING ROOMS) AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN (WOMENS TOILET ROOM) ALSO, REPAIR LOWER WALLS WITH BROKEN DRY WALL/HOLES SAME ROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(PREP AREA) AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 1 HANDSINK(CENTER) NOT OPERATIONAL AND 1 HANDSINK LOW HOT WATER WATER(WOMENS TOILET ROOM).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING WITH HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(PREP AREA) AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 1 HANDSINK(CENTER) NOT OPERATIONAL AND 1 HANDSINK LOW HOT WATER WATER(WOMENS TOILET ROOM).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING WITH HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.