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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 ASSORTED FRUIT BARS AND ICE CREAM BARS FROM UNNAPROVED FOOD SOURCE STORED IN SERVICE AREA FREEZER WITHOUT ANY LABELS OR PROPER PACKAGING. PACKAGING NOT SEALED UPON DELIVERY FROM SUPPLIER. PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF SOURCE TO INCLUDE INVOICES OR SUPPLIER INFORMATION AS REQUIRED. PERSON-IN-CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL UNAPPROVED SOURCE FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS AIR DRYING ON WALLS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE WIPING CLOTHS AND STORE IN A LOCATION THAT DOES NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD, UTENSILS, OR EQUIPMENT IF NOT LAUNDERED WITH A SANIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS AIR DRYING ON WALLS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE WIPING CLOTHS AND STORE IN A LOCATION THAT DOES NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD, UTENSILS, OR EQUIPMENT IF NOT LAUNDERED WITH A SANIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.