APPLE SPICE BOX LUNCH DELIVERY AND CATERING CO. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Catering

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNED DOCUMENTS OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT. 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,APPROXIMATELY 6 LBS OF VARIOUS TYPES OF DELI MEAT (ROAST BEEF, TURKEY, HAM, ETC) RANGING BETWEEN 49.8F-55.9F IN COLD HOLD UNIT, APPROXIMATLEY 2.5 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST ON PREP RACKS @ 70.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL COLD HELD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (COOKED BEANS, POTATO AND PASTA SALADS, HOUSE DRESSINGS AND VINAIGRETTE, SLICED TOMATOES, COOKED CHICKEN) HELD IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED POTATO, PASTA , AND FRUIT SALAD IN CONTAINERS FOR LUNCH BOX WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING NAME, NET CONTENTS, INGREDIENTS, AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MICROWAVE, BREAD RACKS AND INTERNAL SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND ALL COOKING/SLICING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ON FLOORS. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP ALL FLOORS CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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.