HOUSE OF BLUES

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED UPSTAIRS HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 136.1. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A FINAL RINSE BETWEEN 190-192F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN MAIN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AND WALK-IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTERS AT ICE MACHINES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON BASEBOARDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND BAG-IN-A-BOX SET UP IN FOUNDATION KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE PROTEINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FILTERS IN DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MISSING LIDS AT BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: MINOR LEAK NOTED AT 3-COMP SINK AT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES, MISSING GROUT AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: IMPROPER COOLING METHODS USED, FOUND 2 LARGE 20 QUARTS TUBS OF HEAVY GUMBO STEW STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 3 HOURS ( PER CHEF ) AT TEMP OF 143 F - 162 F, INSTRUCTED TO BREAK DOWN HOT FOOD INTO SMALLER CONTAINERS TO FACILITATE PROPER COOLING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD ITEM PLACED INTO SMALLER CONTAINERS AND PLACED IN COOLER.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: COOKED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INTRUCTED TO LABELED AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANI BUCKET.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INACCURATE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. GAUGE WAS REPLACED DURING INSPECTION.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR CUT OUT AND WARPED.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK AND YELLOW GRIME BUILD-UP AT THE INNER PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA ON THE MAIN FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND EXTREMELY RUSTED OUT SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST BALCONY (FOUNDATION ROOM KITCHEN) AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(MEAT CAGE STORAGE RACK CASE) ON THE MAIN RESTAURANT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT SO AS TO HAVE SHELVING RACK SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE BAR DUMP SINK ON THE MAIN RESTAURANT FLOOR BAR. IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOUND A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE DIPPER WELL, SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK AND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE 1-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL ABOVE MENTIONED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS (ALONG COOKLINE) SURFACES PITTED/STAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER (3RD FLOOR PREP). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (LOW GROUT) AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP BY PIZZA OVEN. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 2-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING ALSO 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE WHEN EVER DISHES ARE WASHED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS WITH NAMES OF PRODUCTS AND USE BY OR PREPARED BY DATE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LOOSE/BROKEN DOOR PANEL AT THE SERVICE COOLER ON THE SERVICE PREP LINE AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNITS OF DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR BY THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT AND PLUG TO CLOSE THE SINK IS IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NOTED A CONTAINER OF SHELLFISH(MUSSELS) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF THE 3 FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO TAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL SHELLFISH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE TAG ATTACHED AND THEN STORED IN A FILE FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THE SHELLFISH IS CONSUMED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4.5LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $9 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED A THICK GRAYISH,PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AT RESTAURANT LEVEL FLOOR DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL PROPER ELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-050(A)

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP,LID AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDES DOWN TO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE COMPARTMENT SINK (FOOD PARTICLE, DIRT AND DEBRIS)WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE OTHER SINK. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED MAINTENANCE FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS WITH NAMES OF PRODUCTS AND USE BY OR PREPARED BY DATE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 3 FLOOR,LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SERVICE COOLERS BY THE COOKING STOVE OF THE RESTAURANT LEVEL AND ALSO AT THE AT THE SMOKER ON THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTY SHELVES WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN AND ALSO TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE THE LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS OF THE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR ESPECIALLY BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ALSO FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS OF THE MAIN KITCHEN, LEAKAGE AT THE U-JOINT PIPPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PIPES WHERE EVER NEEDED.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: SPRAY BOTTELS NOT LABELED AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ICE BINS NEXT TO ICE MAKER NOT STORED PROPELY, ONE INSID OTHER, ALSO ICE SCOOP HOLDER MUST BE REMOVABLE FOR PROPER WASHING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING COVERS FOR BAR ICE BINS A CROSS FROM CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT DISH ROOM WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK AT 4TH FLOOR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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. Must clean and sanitize bar gun holders and maintain to help prevent potential pest harborage.

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. Must recaulk prep hand washbowl to wall(adjacent to 1st floor dishmachine), replace damaged ceiling tiles at 3rd floor prep area/liquor storage room also must repair damaged wall (by floorbase)next to convection oven.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Observed one missing light cover above 1st floor dishmachine. Must provide and install light cover.

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. Must repair leaks at lower level prep area 2-compartment sink faucet and at Junior Wells bar middle pipe of 3-compartment sink.