THE GREAT STEAK

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Cover panel for ice maker is removed around upper coils, instructed to put back cover to prevent ice contamination.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Using one of the 3 compartments at dish washing 3-comp sink to store clean utensils, instructed to keep all 3 compartments clear for any time washing needs and use drying rack to hold wet utensils to dry.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP AREA HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STYROFOAM TAKEOUT CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING CONTAINERS WHILE STORED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. PERSON IN CHARGE CORRECTED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND SANITIZED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TOOLS (DRILLS, LARGE CORDS, SCREW DRIVERS, SAW,)STORED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND DESIGNATE AREA FOR ITEMS TO BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS AND PREP SPACE. MUST MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH [POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed pre-portioned condiments, hot sauce, vinegared sliced jalapenos, at front preparation station, for sale to public missing label. Instructed manager to provide labels.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed bulk food container in rear dry storage, under 1 compartment sink with broken lid. Instructed manager to repair and or replace. Maintain at all times. Observed can opener mounting bracket, on prep table, in prep area with cracked and chipped surface. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to replace and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found potentially hazardous foods (sliced tomatoes, steak, chicken, etc.) without proper labels. Must label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain same. Found bulk food items (potatoes) without proper label. Must label all bulk food containers with name. Must maintain same.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS, AND ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (BAGS, PURSES) BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE SODA RACK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT, OR IN THE PROVIDED LOCKERS.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHILI) AT 124 DEGREES IN THE STEAM TABLE, WHICH MANAGER STATED HE WAS USING TO REHEAT THE CHILI. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 1 LB WORTH $4 OF CHILI. INSTRUCTED THAT THE STEAM TABLE MUST NOT BE USED TO REHEAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AND THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HOT HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROX. 12 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND THE SODA RACK/COMPRESSOR. OBSERVED APPROX. 13 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SODA RACK/COMPRESSOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS, AND ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (BAGS, PURSES) BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE SODA RACK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT, OR IN THE PROVIDED LOCKERS.