CAPTAIN HOOKS/FIREHOUSE STEAK AND LEMONADE

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING CATFISH 52.9F , CAT FILET 53.6F, AND PERCH 52.1F BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 100 POUNDS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT $150. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED FISH AND CHICKEN WITH NO DATE MARKS. INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH THE DATE OF CREATION AND THE DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD NO CITAION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: EMPLOYEE STATES THAT BURGERS ARE COOKED TO CUSTOMER'S PREFERENCE. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE BY AND ASTERISK AND FOOTNOTE AND THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEASFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE-ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.6F. COOLER ALSO HAD RUSTY RACKS AND BROKEN, CRACKED GASKETS COVERED IN DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURES AT 41F OR BELOW AND CONTACT CDPH FOR REINSPECTION BEFORE FURTHER USING THE COOLER.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, CORNMEAL, AND SALT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS IN THE REAR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH A BROKEN LID, RUST AND CRACKS ON OUTSIDE AND INSIDE, AND BROKEN AND DIRTY GASKETS INSIDE THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN OR DISCARD AND REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON BASEBOARDS IN MEN'S BATHROOM AND WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST ON FANS IN ALL 3 BATHROOMS AND GREASE AND GRIME ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 NONFUNCTIONING LIGHTBULBS ABOVE FRYERS AND GRILLED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FUNCTIONING LIGHTS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED PREP AREA COLD HOLDING STATION(AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 56F DEGREES) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(LEAFY GREENS, SLICED TOMATOES, CHICKEN, CHOPPED STEAK,AND CHEESE). INSTRUCTED THAT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 40F DEGREES OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. COOLER TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS, (CHOPPED STEAK,LEAFY GREENS,SLICED TOMATOES, CHICKEN AND CHEESE, ETC.) IN PREP AREA COLD STATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 47.6F-63.8F DEGREES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOODS AT 40F DEGREES OR LOWER. APPROX. WT. 25LBS AND VALUE $75.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7- 38-005(A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR DOORS OF DEEP FRYERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT COOK LINE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF FRONT HAND WASH SINK AND 3-COMP SINK AT REAR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE TOP OF THE STAINLESS STEEL ORDER RACK.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND THE BOTTOM OF BOTH GRILLS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER AND ON THE ICE MACHINE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561733 #45 PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED A PLASTIC CUP BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE PLASTIC CUP IN ICE AND PROVIDE A PROPER ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING OF ICE. OBSERVED A UTENSIL BEING STORED IN THE BIN OF FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPER STORE ALL UTENSILS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND THE BOTTOM OF BOTH GRILLS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR AND GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER, PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINETS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE AND PREP AREAS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING ICE, RICE, CONDIMENTS, ETC.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 57.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED CHEESECAKE 57.8F, SPAGHETTI 61.4F, AND COLESLAW 49.8F DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND STORED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 15LBS, $120 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR AND GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER, PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINETS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE AND PREP AREAS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING ICE, RICE, CONDIMENTS, ETC.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.3F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED CHEESECAKE 51.2F, SPAGHETTI 50.6F, AND COLESLAW 50.0F STORED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 15LBS, $120 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED PINK/BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR AND GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER, PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINETS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE AND PREP AREAS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING ICE, RICE, CONDIMENTS, ETC.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY ASHTRAY FILLED WITH ASHES AND 6 CIGARETTE BUTTS ON DESK IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ALL AREAS SMOKING IS PROHIBITED BY OWNER, MANAGER, OR PERSON IN CONTROL.. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED ALL PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020C (1ST OFFENSE)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.9F-49.9F IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER: PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF SPAGHETTI, COLESLAW, AND BANANA PUDDING. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 50LBS $200 VALUE.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED OR ACCESSIBLE, UNCLEAN TRAYS AND WIPING CLOTHS IN BASIN OF SINK AND PREP TABLE LOCATED IN FRONT OF HANDSINK. INSTD TO KEEP BASIN CLEAR AND HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT FRYER, CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN CONTAINER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. RUBBER GASKET OF REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: LEGS AND WHEELS OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR PREP AND DISPLAY COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN PREP TABLES AND CONTAINERS THAT HOLD SEASONINGS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. WIPE DOWN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.