EMERALD LOOP BAR & GRILL

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: COOKED FOOD IN COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER NOR REMINDER FOR FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON MENU, NO CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: UNAPPROVED THAWING METHOD, FOUND BAGS OF FROZEN SEAFOOD BEING THAWED IN A BUCKET OF STAGNATE WATER, MUST USE ONE OF THE APPROVED HEALTH CODE METHOD FOR THAWING.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ( FLOUR )

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIVES IN USE KEPT IN A SANI BUCKET ON CUTTING BOARD INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY SURFACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VERY WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 40 LBS OF LARGE BEEF BRISKETS WRAPPED IN ALUMINIUM FOIL AT 61.3F-72.4F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $140.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH 0 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER AT FINAL RINSE, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLOUDY GAUGES AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VERY WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER FOR PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOOR NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND REGROUT FLOORS IN SAID AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL TILE IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE LEFT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. caulk around 3 compartment sink, and dish machine, and counter areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep tables lower shelving, that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Above violation still remaining( Floors in rear kitchen prep areas by exposed hand sink, dish machine areas need re-grouting).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining( Floors in rear kitchen prep areas by exposed hand sink, dish machine areas need re-grouting).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/observed live fruit flies(gnats)20 in rear Kitchen areas by walk in cooler, and by rear storage areas(10 ), also observed/found live fruit flies(gnats)10 , in bar area, Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in coolers, must properly date food items in walk in coolers.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. caulk around 3 compartment sink, and dish machine, and counter areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep tables lower shelving, that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). kitchen storage shelving, prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep areas by exposed hand sink, dish machine areas need re-grouting.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas by walk in cooler shall be provided.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST UTILIZE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES TO SCOOP FOOD PRODUCT OUT OF BULK CONTAINERS. ALSO MUST PROVIDE SAME FOR OTHER SMALLER CONTAINERS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS. FOUND SMALL PLASTIC CUPS INSIDE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITHOUT HANDLES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN CORNERS OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR DOORS AND HANDLES OF THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR AS WELL AS THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING AT THE END OF THE COOKING LINE ON THE FURTHEST RIGHT HAND SIDE. ALL LIGHT BULBS ARE BURNT OUT. MUST REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN PIPE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE CAUSING A WATER LEAK BEHIND IT.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER HOLDONG TEMPERATURE. FOUND PREP COOLER AT 56.5F AIR TEMPERATURE, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP COOLER AT 40 F OR LOWER, COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 61.2F- 52.5F, 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 5LBS OF RAW FISH, 4LBS OF SAUSAGE, 4LBS OF DICED TOMATOES. ITEMS STORED IN SAID PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCAREDED VALUED AT $75. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MISSING LABELES ON BULK-FOOD CONTAINER, INSTRURCTED TO LABEL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP COOLER DRAWERS NOT CLOSING TIGHLY, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL COOLERS CLOSE TIGHTLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM IN THE PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR OF THE OVEN/DEEP FRYERS

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT AND AROUND THE DISHMACHINE IN THE PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND THE GARBAGE CANS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM EXPOSED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT DUST AND FLIES CONTAMINATION.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETRS IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN THE WARMEST PART.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

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. STANDING WATER UNDER UTENSILS SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

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. LEAKY FAUCET AT 3COMP SINK SPRAYER CONNECTION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.