THE CHICAGO DINER

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS INSTRUCTING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD RODENT IN BASEMENT CORNER NEAR WATER HEATERS CAUGHT IN TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD OR TRAPPED RODENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN TIMELY MANNER. MANAGER REMOVED DEAD RODENT BY END OF INSPECTION.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BAGS OF ICE AND TWO BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE EXTERIOR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE THREE (3) DOOR COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CREVICES ON THE TWO DOORS ON RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS FREE OF EXCESSIVRE DEBRIS BUILD UP.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WRAPPED COOLER IN BLUE PLASTIC IN EXTERIOR PATIO/OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY OR STORE APPROPRIATELY.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCUTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BAR 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCUTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.6 F AND 50 F INSIDE GRILL REACH IN COOLER- CHEESE, VEGGIE BURGERS, BEAN BURGERS AND BACON. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 16 LBS VALUED AT $250.00.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: GRILL REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.3 F, FOUND CHEESE AND BURGERS INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GRILL REACH IN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BAR 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: NOTED A NON-COMMERCIAL VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON-SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.THE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: NOTED A NON-COMMENRCIAL VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE BUT NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE MANAGER STATES THAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS VACUUM PACKAGED AT THE COMMENTARY LOCATED AT 7518 ST. LOIUS AVE IN SKOKIE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FROM PREMISE OR CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT DOOR CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT DOOR CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE SLICING READY TO EAT FOOD (CUCUMBER AND MINT) FOR DRINK MIXING WITHOUT OUT WEARING GLOVES.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES WHEN EVER READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED WASTE WATER DRAIN PIPE DRAINING FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT INTO THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN PIPE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CRACKS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ON THE WALL AT THE STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ABOVE LIQUOR STORAGE AT BASMENT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN CEILING ABOVE LIQUOR AT BASEMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTLALLED AT WATERLINES FOR COFFEE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT GRILL USE BARE HANDS TO SLIDE SANDWICH PATTY FROM SPATULA ONTO BREAD. OBSERVED A DIFFERENT EMPLOYEE THEN USE BARE HANDS TO PUT THE TOP PORTION OF BREAD ONTO THE SAME SANDWICH. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE BARE HANDS TO PLACE PICKLES ONTO PLATES FROM PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. EMPLOYEES WASHED HANDS THEN PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 12 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR ELECTRICAL METERS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN BROWNISH AND PINK STAINS FROM FRONT OF ICE MACHINE DROP PLATE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT IN UTILITY STORAGE ROOM. NOTED CHAIRS, EXTRA DRYWALL, FENCING MATERIALS AND A TARP IN THE CORNER ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ELECTRICAL BOXES AND ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE OLD BOILER. ALSO NOTED EXTRA FRYERS (USED FOR FESTIVALS) STORED NEXT TO THE BOILER IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS ACCESS TO WALL BEHIND BOILER ON LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM PREMISES AND ORGANIZE THE REMAINDER SO THAT THEY ARE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND THE AREA BEHIND THE BOILER CAN BE ACCESSED/MONITORED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DERIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.