Food Safety Report: Great Sea Restaurant, 3253 W Lawrence Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

3253 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, 60625 Illinois, United States

Report date: Feb 23, 2023
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed food employee improperly washing hands. Employee did not use soap when washing hands. Employee also turned off faucet with bare hands. Instructed manager to ensure all employees wash hands with soap and turn off faucet with paper towels or other appropriate barrier. Priroty violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed chicken being cooled using improper methods. Chicken was cooling in bulk tubs and was filled past rim. Instructed manager to place chicken in shallow pans or other effective methods in order to cool properly. Manager had chicken moved to shallow pans in smaller portions priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 3 door cooler soy sauce and supplies stored between backdoor and gate. Instructed manager to ensure surrounding area is rodent proof.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed employee drop cooked chicken on floor then pick up said piece of chicken and add to batch of chicken to be served. Instructed manager to discard any unpackaged food product that falls to floor to avoid cross-contamination. Manager discarded 10 pounds of chicken ($150) priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed old soiled sponges being utilized in 3 comp sink which also serves as prep area. Instructed manager to ensure sponges are not used for food contact surfaces.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter in outside with itmes being stored directly on the floor. Instructed manager elevate all items at least six inches off floor.

Source: chicago.gov