RONNY'S ORIGINAL STEAK HOUSE

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. DURING INSPECTION FOUND LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING SUGAR, FLOUR, OREGANO AND OTHER SPICES NOT LABELED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND AROUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 20 LBS OF COOKED PORK AND 40 LBS OF BAKED POTATOES STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 46.4F-52.7F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $45.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOAM CUPS ARE USED AS A SPICE SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER AT KITCHEN FLOOR CORNERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GRILL: COOKED CHICKEN AT 128.8F, PORK CHOPS AT 83.8F, SAUSAGE AT 84.6F, COOKED BROCCOLI AT 130.4F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED IN THE HOT HOLDING CABINET: MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 121.1F, CHICKEN AT 120.1F, MASHED POTATOES AT 117.1F, CALZONES AT 117.1-123.0F, PIZZAS AT 114-125F, COOKED CORN AT 127.2F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED IN THE PREP COOLER: SAUSAGE AT 44.2F, ROAST BEEF AT 46.9F, SALSA AT 44.6F. ALSO, SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS STORED ON THE CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE AT 53.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 70# OF FOOD WORTH $350. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDSINK AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE CRACKED LID FOR THE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR THE CROUTONS. REPLACE THE DOOR SEALS AROUND THE PREP COOLER DOOR NEXT TO THE GRILL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE LARGE FLOOR MIXER AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, MICROWAVE AT FRONT PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE OPENING ALONG THE CORNER OF THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE LARGE FLOOR MIXER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. THE TOILET IN THE SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM IS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR. MANAGEMENT LOCKED THE DOOR TO PREVENT ACCESS TO THIS WASHROOM.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED, REMOVE FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, CABINETS IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM, STORAGE RACKS AND THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS-REMOVE EXCESS DIRT/DUST.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED, REMOVE FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, CABINETS IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM, STORAGE RACKS AND THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS-REMOVE EXCESS DIRT/DUST.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 30-40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN KITCHEN AND BACK ROOM, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUBBER GASKET MISSING AT FRONT COOKING LINE DRAWER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OPENING IN KITCHEN WALLS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS FOR COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS, DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE SAME COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. DRIP PAN NOT DRAINING PROPERLY IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND ABOUT 15 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT TEMPS RANGE 100.7F-112.3F AT THE SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP AT 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $15.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN KITCHEN AND ONE LIVE COCKROACH IN SODA CANS CLOSET, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.. IMPROPER USAGE OF HAND SINK, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING SOILED PANS IN MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE HAND SINKS FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #156116 DATED 1-29-09 VIOL #(35) MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH DURABLE EASY TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.