HARRY CARAY'S RESTAURANT

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF ONE (1) WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.2F-45.7F,SHRIMP INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.7F-55.1F AND HAM AT 46.6F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 78#'S OF FOOD WORTH $520.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED ONE (1) WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS CHICKEN AND SHRIMPS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT CAGED DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEMS ON BOTH KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE ONE (1) WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPEINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEAR COFFEE STATION IN FIRST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEAR COFFEE STATION IN FIRST FLOOR PREP. OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES OF SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO PREP TABLE NEAR COFFEE STATION IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES OF SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO PREP TABLE NEAR COFFEE STATION IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORRISON RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN LINES LEADING FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE AND BEER DISPENSER DRAINING INTO BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINES FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE AND BEER DISPENSER TO FLOOR DRAINS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN PANTRY STATION INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN PANTRY STATION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPEINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL FLIES IN SECOND FLOOR OF FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN DISHWASHING AND BEVERAGE AREA OF SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS IN DISHWASHING AND BEVERAGE AREA. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/15/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEAR COFFEE STATION IN FIRST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEAR COFFEE STATION IN FIRST FLOOR PREP. OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES OF SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO PREP TABLE NEAR COFFEE STATION IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES OF SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO PREP TABLE NEAR COFFEE STATION IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORRISON RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING ON TO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRAIN LINES LEADING FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE AND BEER DISPENSER DRAINING INTO BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINES FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE AND BEER DISPENSER TO FLOOR DRAINS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN PANTRY STATION AND LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF WALL NEAR EXIT DOOR NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALLS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN PANTRY STATION AND LOWER WALL NEAR EXIT DOOR NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA ON SECOND FLOOR.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON COOK LINE ON FIRST FLOOR AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED RINSE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED OFF OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE SODA GUN HOLDER LOCATED AT THE END OF THE BAR IS MISSING A DRAIN HOSE. MUST PROVIDE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF 4-DOOR PREP COOLER THAT IS BEING USED FOR CLEAN DISH STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE FIRST TOILET IN THE 1ST FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP KITCHEN NEAR SALAD PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED DINING ROOM TABLES PRE-SET WITH UNCOVERED SILVERWARE AND CUPS STORED OPEN-SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRE-SET UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED OR INVERTED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OILY RESIDUE IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE 1ST FLOOR FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUTING AT WALL TILES BELOW 1ST FLOOR DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD, CREATING LARGE GAPS BETWEEN WALL TILES. ALSO NOTED THE SAME AT THE WALL TILES TO THE LEFT OF THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND FREE OF UNNECESSARY GAPS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE BASEMENT 4 DOOR DESSERT COOLER TO BE UNSHIELDED. ALSO NOTED THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND PAPER PACKAGING PRODUCT STORAGE AREAS TO BE UNSHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THESE AREAS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXHAUST VENT IN THE BASEMENT WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO BE INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DESSERT STATION/ SALAD PREP INACCESSIBLE BEING USED AS A DIPPER WELL WITH A METAL CONTAINER INSIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH AN ICE CREAM SCOOPER INSIDE METAL CONTAINER WITH COLD WATER RUNNING SLIGHTLY. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AND CANNOT BE USED FOR DIPPER WELL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND COOKING LINE CONVERTED TO EXPOSED HAND SINK. SPLASH GUARDS MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT ADJACENT FOOD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ON INTERIOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN CORNER UNDER SHELVES IN SUMP PUMP ROOM WITH STANDING WATER. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN BAR ON 1 ST FLOOR. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR 3 IN BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN DISREPAIR WITH CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AND IN BETWEEN 3 COMPARTEMNT AND DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED TILES CRACKED AND DAMAGED IN SAME AREA NEAR EXIT DOORS. OBSERVED ALOT OF COLLECTED WATER UNDER FLOOR MATS IN THIS SAME AREA. REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS CLEAN AND DRY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN STAFF WASHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR MISSING. REPLACE CEILING VENT AND MAINTAIN IN A WORKING ORDER. OBSERVED CDILING VENT IN BASEMENT MENS LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SECOND FLOOR BANQUET KITCHEN. 3 COMPARTMENT AT BAR ON MAIN FLOOR LEAKING AT FAUCET. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET. OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN DIPPER WELL.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMTERS IN SMALL BAR REFRIGERATORS AT BASE OF STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETRS IN REFRIGERATORS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS OF COOKING LINE. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.