2D RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE CUSTOMER BATHROOM. UPON OPENING THE HANDLE TO THE LEFT, NO WATER PRESSURE AVAILABLE. TURNED FAUCET TO THE RIGHT, AND ONLY COLD WATER WAS AVAILABLE EVEN AFTER RUNNING THE WATER FOR OVER 2 MIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD, CEREALS, AND SAUCES ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO/UNDER THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT, POTS, BUCKETS, AND BOXES OF PLATES AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASMENET DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXAHUST HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES IN HOOD FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KITCHEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS, AND REQUIRE COMPLETION WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KITCHEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS, AND REQUIRE COMPLETION WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.