ALMOST HOME TAVERN & GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED A DRINK DISPENSING STATION NEAR THE BAR AREA WITHOUT A HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURES FOR HOT AND COLD WATER THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE SAID AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LEAKS AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED REPAIR SAID LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LEAKS AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED REPAIR SAID LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.