AMRI JUICE BAR Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE

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.

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: OBSERVED UNNAPROVED FOOD SOURCE (ASSORTED FROZEN FRUIT BARS) STORED IN THE PREP AREA FREEZER WITHOUT ANY LABELS OR PROPER PACKAGING.PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF SOURCE TO INCLUDE INVOICES OR SUPPLIER INFORMATION AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ITEMS AT THIS TIME. #7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: OBSERVED UNNAPROVED FOOD SOURCE (ASSORTED FROZEN FRUIT BARS) STORED IN THE PREP AREA FREEZER WITHOUT ANY LABELS OR PROPER PACKAGING.PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF SOURCE TO INCLUDE INVOICES OR SUPPLIER INFORMATION AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ITEMS AT THIS TIME. #7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.