Ben's Bar Be Cue

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meat thawing in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in prep area with dark stains and grooves. Must detail clean or replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in prep area with dark stains and grooves. Must detail clean or replace.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in prep area with dark stains and grooves. Must detail clean or replace.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Found clean tongs being stored on the three compartment sink faucet; next to where raw meat was being handled and prepped in the middle compartment. Instructed management to store clean utensils away from miscellaneous sources of contamination.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found broken tile flooring in between the 2-door true cooler and 2-door true freezer. Must repair broken flooring and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the base coving peeling off the wall near the 2-door true cooler and 2-door true freezer. Must repair.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on lower interior of fryers. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 must provide adequate ventilation to prevent buildup of excessive smoke.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips provided on the premises for measuring the sanitizer concentration at the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle provided in the washroom. Management instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls and ceiling of the food prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate ventilation to prevent buildup of excessive smoke.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2184742 ON 7/18/18 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - 6-202.14: Except where a toilet room is located outside a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and does not open directly into the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. 58 - PA 100-0367: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for…

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as shelf liner. Must remove.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelf in rear prep area. Must provide a non-porous, corrosion-resistant, smooth, easily cleanable surface that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags being used as food storage in the freezer. Must remove and provide a food grade bag/container to store all food.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board warped with dents. Must replace.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide self closing door for employee toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls in front and rear prep. Must remove and provide a smooth, non porous easily cleanable surface.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must replace/repair the broken/missing floor tiles and wall bases throughout.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed exhaust ventilation in toilet room not operable. Must repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excess dirt/debris in the fan ventilation in the rear window. Must clean and maintain.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage container when food is not in original package.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard from lower shelf of prep tables.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from fryer cabinet,window exhaust fan.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles in prep area and near pit.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose and missing wall bases in prep area and near pit.must clean grease and soot build up on ceiling and ventilation vents in prep area.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls near dish storage shelves.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the small box freezer excessive ice, instructed to defrost and clean.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall not clean front, instructed to clean.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed hose connected on mop sink, instructed to remove and provide back flow prevention device.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found aprons not stored properly.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Foodhandlers at premises with foodhandler training certificate.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,FLOOR TRIM MISSING UNDER COOLERS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide sump pump lid in basement.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove articles away from walls in basement.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of more than 30 rodent droppings on floor along wall base in between articles next to chest freezer & behind,on lower shelf of service counter.also front,rear and rear screen doors are not tight fitting.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/15/14.(serious 7-38-020).

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label repackaged desserts and bulk food storage containers.must label and date cooked foods in coolers.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lower shelf of prep table,shelving units in glass reach in cooler.must apply a sealant or paint raw wood surface at mopsink.must provide a screen at upper wall exhaust fans.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from interior of deep fryer,grill table.must clean food debri from shelving units in glass reach in cooler and pipes of equipment.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must remove tape from floor in prep area.must repair or replace missing and damaged floor tiles throughout,floor trim missing under coolers.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose and missing wall bases throughout premises.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls and window sills near pit.must clean grease and food debri build up from walls near pit and hand sink.must clean dust build up on vents.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide end caps on light shields above pit.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must repair self closing device on toilet room.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove,organize articles off of floor and away from walls in pop storage area and in between walls and freezers.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while potentially hazardous foods (chicken,pork, fish, etc.) are being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous food is being prepared or served. Hot links(pork) 166.9f. Serious violation 7-38-012.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary was not displayed. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning and front door threshold must be elevated.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet room door must be self closing.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Exhaust fans above door and the north upper wall near the bbq pit requires a detail cleaning to remove grease build-up and provide screen on said exhaust fans.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer must be provided and visible inside the rear 2 door stand up cooler.