Madison Tavern

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Bar Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm of Cl obtained on test strips. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Keeping spoons in standing water container at bar area, instructed to keep utensils in-use according to health code, ie.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container ( sugar ) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Found 5 cans of beer placed inside ice maker contaminating ice cubes, ice is used for customers drinks. Instructed not place any object in ice maker that could cause contamination, ice is removed. priority violation 7-38-005.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A PAN CATCHING WATER FROM THE VENT ON THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO HAVE A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REMOVE PAN, AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHING AND SLICING RTE FOODS (LEMONS AND LIMES) WITH BARE HANDS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO NOT TOUCH FOOD WITH BARE HANDS, BUT TO USE TONGS, OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO RUNNING WATER WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURENED ON ( HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH AREA & BAR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATIO ISSUED. OBSERVED MANAGER SERVICE SINK AT...

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD CHICKEN STORED AT 53F LOCATED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-3...

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS NOT DISCARDED WITHIN THE 7 DAY SHELF LIFE; CORN CHOWDER DATED 6/13, CHICKEN DATED 6/27. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WITHI...

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHING RTE FOODS (LETTUCE, TOMATO, AND HAMBURGER BUN) WITH BARE HANDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT TOUCH FOOD WITH BARE HANDS, BUT TO USE TONGS, OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS (TUNA) INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT DISHES STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR, NOT SANITIZING (CHLORINE) PROPERLY WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED. USE 3-COM SINK INSTEAD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES, UTENSILS, POTS, PANS AND SMALL WEARS. P...

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER , SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS OVER THE REAR PREP ARA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN..

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Observed food handler prepping 5lbs, pico de gallo, at a value of $20.00, with bare hand contact in rear dish/prep area. Also, observed same food handler eating from plate of food on top of prep counter in dish/prep area while preparing pico de Gallo...

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

Observed no hot water throughout facilies, Informed manager TO PROVIDE hot water temperature must be at minimum of 110 DEGREES. Critical Violation # 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed trash bag used as liner inside bulk food containers kitchen prep area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and the surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain of all time.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperatures at salad prep cooler. Observed Caesar dressing made on site with egg, anchovies, etc. at 56.7F. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less, or 140F or more at all t...

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Observed wiping cloths stored on counters throughout kitchen. Must keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed excessive rust and peeling paint on grease trap box in dish area. Must remove or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed cracked/missing tiles on corner of doorway between kitchen and dish area. Must repair and maintain same.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed large holes around pipes in upper walls of dish area. Must fill holes to prevent pest entry. Observed excessive grease and/or dirt build up on walls and ceilings in the following areas: on wall and ceiling to the left of the ventilation hood...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed excessive rust and peeling paint on grease trap box in dish area. Must remove or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed cracked/missing tiles on corner of doorway between kitchen and dish area. Must repair and maintain same.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed large holes around pipes in upper walls of dish area. Must fill holes to prevent pest entry. Observed excessive grease and/or dirt build up on walls and ceilings in the following areas: on wall and ceiling to the left of the ventilation hood...

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Observed thermometer not properly functioning on 4 drawer cooler unit. External display reads 35F and internal temperature is 52.5F. Instructed must repair or provide thermometers inside drawers, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Found 4 drawer cooler unit (under grill in kitchen) not able to maintain proper temperature. Air temperature in drawers ranging between 54.6F - 55.1F. Instructed all refrigeration units must maintain internal air temperature of 40F or less at all tim...

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the 4 cooler drawers, under the grill in kitchen: 3lbs of steak @ 48.9F; 14lbs of uncooked hamburger meat @ 50.0F; 4lbs of tuna salad @ 59.5F; and 6lbs of sliced ham @ 51.8F....

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Observed low temperature dish machine being used without proper sanitizing procedure. Observe 0 ppm of quaternary ammonia present in water used for sanitizing in dishwasher. Operator replaced empty bottle of sanitizer connected to machine with new/fu...

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Observed small, black flies in the following areas: approximately 30 on upper exterior of walk in cooler/walk in beer cooler; approximately 17 on walls near hand sink in dish area; and approximately 3 in the dry storage room. Must detail clean and sa...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed excessive rust and peeling paint on grease trap box in dish area. Must remove or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed cracked/missing tiles on corner of doorway between kitchen and dish area. Must repair and maintain same.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed large holes around pipes in upper walls of dish area. Must fill holes to prevent pest entry. Observed excessive grease and/or dirt build up on walls and ceilings in the following areas: on wall and ceiling to the left of the ventilation ho...

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Observed thermometer not properly functioning on 4 drawer cooler unit. External display reads 35F and internal temperature is 52.5F. Instructed must repair or provide thermometers inside drawers, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM TO BE INACCESSIBLE BECAUSE IT WAS BLOCKED BY PALLETS, MILK CRATES, AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROX. 30 SMALL FLIES IN THE DISHROOM, APPROX. 12 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE EMPTY KEG STORAGE AREA, AND APPROX. 11 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICE...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WOODEN SERVING BOARDS THAT ARE MADE WITH UNAPPROVED WOOD AND HAVE COARSE BARK TRIM ON THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SERVING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS INVERTED (HEADS UP).

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON A CUTTING BOARD IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST INSTALL MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL/REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO PROVIDE SHELVING RACKS FOR WALK IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOO...