LOU MITCHELL'S

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH MISSING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NEED CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN THE BASEMENT.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HAM, SAUSAGE, COLESLAW, GRAVY, COOKED SPINACH, CHOPPED TOMATOES, AND COOKED TURKEY) STORED IN TWO WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS WITHOUT ANY LABELS TO INDICATE WHAT DATE FOOD ITEM IS TO BE USED OR CONSUMED BY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE PREPARED ON-SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN STEAK IN TWO-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. THE FOOD HANDLER CORRECTED THE VIOLATION BY RUNNING THE WATER ON THE STEAK DURING THE INSPECTION.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR) STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. VISORS WERE PROVIDED DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE OF THE 3-DOOR COOLER WHERE CUT MELON IS STORED BEHIND THE WAITRESS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTURTCED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (CHICKEN) AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 82F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. 5 LBS DISCARDED AT APPROX $20.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SALMON AND DICED TOMATOES ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50 F - 57F . INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.APPROX 4 LBS DISCARDED AT $40

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED STEAK AND EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. FOUND REMINDER. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE FOR MENU ITEMS SERVED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SALAD STATION COOLER IN FRONT PREP, AND WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENY. IN A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED OR HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT, THE SENSOR OF A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED TO MEASURE THE AIR TEMPERATURE OR A SIMULATED PRODUCT TEMPERATURE IN THE WARMEST PART OF A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED UNIT AND IN THE COOLEST PART OF A HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSLEY LEAKING FROM WASH BASIN DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. NOTED CEILING TILES FILLED WITH DUST OVER 3 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. NOTED CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUSTANCE. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TUNA, MAC AND CHEESE, GRAVY,SPINACH, CHOPPED TOMATOES, COOKED TURKEY, AND COLE SLAW) STORED IN TWO WALK IN COOLERS LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS WITHOUT ANY LABELS TO INDICATE WHAT DATE FOOD ITEM IS TO BE USED OR CONSUMED BY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS THAT PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MICROWAVE LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed cutting boards on prep coolers in prep area, in need of repair. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Instructed to maintain.

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

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON RTE/TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS (UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE). ALSO, 10 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOORS & WALLS NEAR HOT FOOD LINE, DISH AREA, AND BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ROACHES. CLEAN AND SANITIZED ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD (PRUNES) STORED ON FLOOR IN LARGE STOCK POT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED ON A GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN & SANITIZE, AND STORE PROPERLY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed cutting boards on prep coolers in prep area, in need of repair. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Instructed to maintain.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM DOUGHNUT HOLE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN PREP COOLERS, AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATORS IN THE BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT ACCUMULATION FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT (UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT) FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO, FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX LINER, USED ON SHELVING RACK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER STAIR CASE. INFORMED MANAGERS THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON CUTTING PANEL, FOR BREAD MACHINE, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ALONG FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTION UNDER WIRE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED POOLED WATER ON FLOOR, ALONG LEFT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIND SOURCE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED FLOORING GROUT, UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN REAR PREP AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR, WITH CRACKS AND CREVICES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO PREVENT BREEDING AREA FOR INSECTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -MOP SINK CAULK LINE -3 COMPARTMENT SINK CAULK LINE, ON MAIN FLOOR -1 COMP SINK CAULK LINE, ON MAIN FLOOR NEAR WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/RESEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR BULGING AND WARPED. DOOR IS CONSIDERED RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO ENSURE DOOR REMAINS RODENT-PROOF.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN MAIN FLOOR WALK IN COOLER, AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGE OF: 52.7F TO 72.4F, 67.5LBS OF EGGS, AT TOTAL VALUE OF $40.00 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 67.5 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $40.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX LINER, USED ON SHELVING RACK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER STAIR CASE. INFORMED MANAGERS THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON CUTTING PANEL, FOR BREAD MACHINE, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ALONG FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTION UNDER WIRE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED POOLED WATER ON FLOOR, ALONG LEFT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIND SOURCE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED FLOORING GROUT, UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN REAR PREP AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR, WITH CRACKS AND CREVICES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO PREVENT BREEDING AREA FOR INSECTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -MOP SINK CAULK LINE -3 COMPARTMENT SINK CAULK LINE, ON MAIN FLOOR -1 COMP SINK CAULK LINE, ON MAIN FLOOR NEAR WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/RESEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR BULGING AND WARPED. DOOR IS CONSIDERED RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO ENSURE DOOR REMAINS RODENT-PROOF.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed excessive dust build up on the fan covers in the walk in cooler (on main floor). Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found excessive debris under the ice cream machine on front counter. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found deep gaps between tiles in front of the (main floor) walk in cooler. Excessive food debris in gaps. Must detail clean and sanitize area. Must regrout this area to make floors even, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed excessive dust build up on the fan covers in the walk in cooler (on main floor). Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found excessive debris under the ice cream machine on front counter. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found deep gaps between tiles in front of the (main floor) walk in cooler. Excessive food debris in gaps. Must detail clean and sanitize area. Must regrout this area to make floors even, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.