Highway House

May 14, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELF IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL TO IDENTIFY FOOD STORED AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 40 IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ALONG CORNER OF FLOOR BEHIND SALAD 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND IN PREP AREA ON FLOOR BEHIND THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ALSO,IN CORNER LOWER SHELF AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR AND SIDE DOOR LEADING TO OUTDOOR PATIO NOT PEST PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/SIDES OF DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED DRAINAGE WATER PIPE INSTALLED ALONG CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD MENTIONED AREA TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS OR UNDER LINES ON WHICH WATER HAS CONDENSED AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 39
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: ALL KITCHEN WARE POTS/PANS STORED UNDERNEATH WORK TABLE ACROSS FROM ICE MAKER (BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA)MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. • OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STOVE TOP AND INTERIOR OF OVEN AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MENTIONED AREA.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIDS WITH LARGE OPENINGS ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT COFFEE EXPRESSO IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED BROKEN SECTION OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH NEAR THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER SAME AREA.THESE MENTIONED FLOOR AREAS MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ALSO,NEWLY INSTALLED OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED MUST BE FINISHED SUCH THAT FLOOR AND WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED (SOUTHEND) CONVENTION OVEN IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS. • OBSERVED DIM LIGHTED AREA AT BASEMENT REAR DISH WASHING MACHINE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAINED.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 3, 2017: 16 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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