O'BRIENS RESTAURANT & BAR (T3-HK FOOD COURT)

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: 28# OF STEAKS (47.6F-50.0F), 2# BEEF ROAST (55.4F), 25# OF BURGER PATTIES (48.2F-48.9F), AND 15# OF CHICKEN (46.4F-49.6F). ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW OR 135F AND ABOVE. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $350.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: - OBSERVED INADEQUATE LABELS PROVIDED FOR THE "GRAB AND GO" FOODS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE. LABEL REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO FACILITY AT THIS TIME. -

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED THE BROOMS, DUSTPANS, AND MOPS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE COOLER AND THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE OFF THE FLOOR, IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL FLOOR COVERINGS/MATS TO BE NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (FRONT/REAR PREP AND BAR)

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AROUND BASE OF FAUCET WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AT DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THAT FOOD PREPARATION SINK IS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO SEWAGE. MUST PROVIDE INDIRECT CONNECTION.ALSO PLEASE SEE CODE NUMBER 5-402.11 PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38.030(C) CITATION NOT ISSUED

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 (D) REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER NIGHT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH :PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR SALAD COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,ACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 FOUND STORING MULTI-USE KITCHEN KNIFES IN BETWEEN WALL AND PREP AREA COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN-USE MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED THE SALAD COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA HAS A TORN GASKET AT THE BOTTOM DOOR WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON SHELFS IN SALAD COOLER LOWER COMPARTMENT AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2144812 ISSUED ON 02-09-2018 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 #16 - FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE "ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. ICE MACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SEE COMMENTS

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION# 14

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 "ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTS ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID SHELVES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS AT FRONT PREP/BAR AREAS AND SEAL CREVICES ON WALL WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER NEAR/BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING DAMAGED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BENEATH THE FAR RIGHT DRAIN PIPE AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL USED FOR THE ICE MACHINE WORNED-OUT WITH CHIPPED END OF SCOOP.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor at the bar to have dirt and debris under equipment and along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the left ice bin cover to be cracked at the bar. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: In the rear prep, under the left of the three compartment sink found a dirty wall mounted unit that holds a "victory" bottle. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the left soda gun at the bar. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor under the registers and around the grease trap. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the left soda gun drain without a drain line connected. Instructed facility to correct and maintain.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Instructed facility to label and maintain all prepackaged grab and go items with name, ingredients, major allergens, date, and location.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a torn gasket on the 1 door condiment cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Instructed facility to install and maintain splashguards at both dump sinks at the bar on the side that is close to the ice bin.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR ICE MACINE PANEL, SODA GUNS AND EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.