ANN SATHER RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. WITNESS DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES, LOADING DISH MACHINE THEN HANDLE CLEAN DISHES, PUTTING THEM AWAY, LEAVING THE DISH AREA WITH THEM WEARING THE SAME RUBBER GLOVES WITHOUT CHANGING THEM OR WASHING HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED SERVERS HANDLING READY TO EAT TOAST AND CINNAMON BUNS WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED CDPH RULE OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES FOR DISH WASHERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(B).

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN TO BACK OUTDOORS FOUND NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH AN APPROXIMATE OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WITH MISSING FLOOR TILES ALONG THE THRESHOLD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST DINING ROOM WITH TORN DOOR SWEEP AND APPROXIMATE OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP. MUST REPLACE SEAL TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-20-15 #1546222 NOT CORRECTED. #30- INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN. #33- OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.#40- OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SEVERAL COOLERS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.#43- OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT THE FRONT SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: PRE-WRAPPED SILVERWARE SETTINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE ON SHELVING WITH CHEMICALS, CANS OF PAINT, EMPLOYEE SHOES.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE BOTTOM OF BOTH THRESHOLDS OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING PLASTIC, REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND LEFT COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN THE METAL OPEN SEAM. GLASS DOOR OF THE CINNAMON BUN STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OF REPLACE. MUST NOT TAPE TO REPAIR BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON COOKS LINE. MISSING BOLTS IN THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP AT THE DISH MACHINE LEAVING OPEN HOLES INTO TRAP. MUST REPLACE BOLTS/SEAL.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLETOP CAN OPENER ON COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER USAGE.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING GROUT BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT THE DISH MACHINE AREA WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR GROUT TO HELP MAINTAIN DRY, CLEAN FLOORS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE CLEAN DISH DRAIN BOARD AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE BASEMENT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAK FROM CEILING ON TO STORED CHAIRS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGING IE: BACK PACKS, ON DRY FOOD STORED IN THE BASEMENT.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGING IE: BACK PACKS, ON DRY FOOD STORED IN THE BASEMENT.

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.