POAG MAHONE'S

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND PREP REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 48.3F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED, MUST MAINTAIN AN AIR TEMP. OF 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. UNIT WAS TAGGED WHEN FIXED MUST FAX A LETTER REQUESTING A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT TO 312-746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 46.7F-55.5F AND INCLUDED CHEESE, HALF AND HALF, ARTICHOKE DIP, COLE SLAW AND CUT TOMATOES. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 20LBS VALUED AT $77.30 INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE RIPPED RUBBER GASKET ON PREP REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES ON PREP REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA AND NOZZLE ON GUN HOLDERS IN BAR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST FIX HOLE IN WALL UNDER THE KNIFE RACK IN THE PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE 3 COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNCLEAN AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (IN THE CAGE.)

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. PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINED PITS ON SURFACE ALSO OBSERVED CARVING STATION COOLER DOOR GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT.

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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DISCHMACHINE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE ROOM.

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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT SEAL BETWEEN WALL AND SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL AND REMOVE AND RESEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. MUST REPLACE ALL WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA.

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, LIME BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA 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. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA AND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS.

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. BAR HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK ALSO MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL AND WALL.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. Observed foodhandler not washing hands with soap and water before wearing plastic gloves. Next, proceeded to cut/chop melons. Furthermore, soft drink stored at preparation table. Instructed foodhandler to wash hands before wearing gloves. Furthermore, soda on top of preparation table discarded.

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. Found gloves/unnecessary clutter stored above dishmachine.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean at main kitchen and lower level dry storage areas.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Found excessive washcloths not stored properly on preparation stations.