Bin 36 Restaurant

Inspector notes: No city of Chicago certified food manager certificate posted. No city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chopping lettuce) are being prepped. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all time when potentially hazardous food are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Must have city of Chicago food manager original certification posted in plain view of customers at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Inspector notes: Observed silverware uncovered on tables in dining room. All multi-use utensils must be protected from contamination at all times. Must cover (silverware) utensils or remove from dining room tables. Must maintain same.

Inspector notes: Observed large holes in walls in hallway closets near restrooms. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

Inspector notes: Observed facility unable to maintain proper temperature. Found front prep cooler (next to wall across from cooking line) with an ambient air temperature of 57.2F. Must repair. Operator removed all items from cooler during inspection. Cooler may not be used until repaired and inspected. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Inspector notes: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the front prep cooler: 0.25lbs salmon @ 60.1f; 4lbs of beef @ 52.5F - 54.0F; 0.75lbs of hummus @ 59.4F; 0.50lbs of cheddar cheese @ 57.9F; 0.25lbs of cooked peas @ 59.8F; 0.50lbs of white American cheese @ 58.3F; 5lbs of mornay sauce @ 50.1F; and 3lbs of hamburger meat @ 47.3F. Must keep all potentially hazardous foods @ 40F or less or 140F or higher at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates value to be approximately $55. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Inspector notes: Observed approximately 15-20 small, black flies in the following areas: on walls near 1 compartment sink near ice machine; on walls near dish machine; and on walls and bag in the box soda area upstairs. Must clean and sanitize areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Inspector notes: No city of Chicago certified food manager certificate posted. No city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped (burgers, French fries, etc.). Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all time when potentially hazardous food are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Must have city of Chicago food manager original certification posted in plain view of customers at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Inspector notes: Observed previous minor violations from report # 1970828, dated 11/3/16, not corrected. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #31 OBSERVED PLASTIC TASTING SPOONS STORED WITH THE SPOON END PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER IN THE COOK LINE. OBSERVED CUPS PRESET ON THE DINING ROOM NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES INVERTED (MOUTH-DOWN, HANDLES UP). #33 NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE ICE MACHINE VENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED BROWNISH STAINS ON THE WALL BELOW THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #43 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH. #45 NO DOCUMENTATION FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Inspector notes: Observed silverware uncovered on tables in dining room. All multi-use utensils must be protected from contamination at all times. Must cover (silverware) utensils or remove from dining room tables. Must maintain same.

Inspector notes: Observed large holes in walls in hallway closets near restrooms. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

Inspector notes: NO DOCUMENTATION FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLERS HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 62 AND 61 DEGREES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. IN THE LEFT COOK LINE PREP TOP COOOLER, NOTED: CHEESE SAUCE, 63 DEGREES; CHEESE, 59-62 DEGREES; CUT TOMATOES, 59 DEGREES; WHIPPING CREAM, 58 DEGREES; POTATOES, 57 DEGREES; EGGS, 62 DEGREES; BEANS, 62 DEGREES; BACON, 61 DEGREES. IN THE RIGHT COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER, NOTED: SHRIMP, 58 DEGREES; CHICKEN, 65 DEGREES; CHEESE, 59 DEGREES; CUT TOMATOES, 62 DEGREES; PORK BELLY, 62 DEGREES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 15 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $50. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, CHEESE) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC TASTING SPOONS STORED WITH THE SPOON END PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER IN THE COOK LINE. OBSERVED CUPS PRESET ON THE DINING ROOM NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES INVERTED (MOUTH-DOWN, HANDLES UP).

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE RIGHT COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Inspector notes: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE ICE MACHINE VENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROWNISH STAINS ON THE WALL BELOW THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING OF THE CENTER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT IN USE ON SITE WITH VACUUM PACKAGED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, DUCK, RABBIT) BEING HELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OPERATOR DOES NOT HAVE PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. THE VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT AND VACUUM PACKAGED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND OPERATOR MUST NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT OR FOOD UNTIL APPROVAL HAS BEEN OBTAINED FROM THE CDPH AND THE TAGS HAVE BEEN REMOVED BY THIS DEPARTMENT. OBSERVED ICE FOR CONSUMPTION STORED UNCOVERED IN THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR DURING SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OPERATOR PLACED COVERS OVER THE ICE BINS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING IN DISHWARE STORAGE AREA AND IN THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND NEAR THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS FURNITURE STORED NEAR THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES AND PROVIDE ORGANIZED STORAGE SPACE. OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS AND BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTS AT THE DISH MACHINE.

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND KEEP FLOORS DRY.

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT THE DISH MACHINE.

Inspector notes: BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND SOLD EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.