MORTON’S OF CHICAGO – THE STEAKHOUSE Inspection – September 16, 2024

High Priority 3

#8High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) can of marinara on dry item shelf in 2nd prep kitchen was dented on the seam

Stop Sale

#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground burger over raw cut whole muscle steak. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#10High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb by dish machine and on splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not date marked opened yesterday per manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in second kitchen.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over dish machine.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Handle on microwave broken on back prep area.

#4Basic36-08-4

Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing area by mock sink

#5Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados on prep table not washed with stickers present. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#6Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles in second kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe by three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

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