ARAMARK & LOYOLA DAMEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

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: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT DELI STATION,PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER REMOVED FROM EAST WALL AT SAID SINK. MUST RE-INSTALL PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT SAID SINK.FOOD WAS PRESENTLY PREPARED AT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED A ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS. - COS

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: ONE PAN(27#) OF COOKED SLICE TURKEY AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 48F;A PAN(27#) OF COOKED BRISKET AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 47.3F BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN,WITH COOKING DATE OF 4-9-19,POUNDS 54,VALUE 153.AT BURGER STUDIO: ONE PACKAGE OF SLICED SWISS CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51.5F; 1 PACKAGE OF SLICED MONTERY JACK AT TEMP OF 51.2F 2 1/2(8.oz)CONTAINERS OF CHIPOTLE SAUCE(CONTAINERS LABEL REQUIRED REFRIGERATION)AT TEMP OF 54F; AND 3/4 OF GALLON SALAD DRESSING AT TEMP OF 53.9F,POUND 9,VALUE 15. AT BLEECKERS ST. STATION INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND EXTRA FOOD PANS: GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 51.6F; BLUE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 53.2F; PURRED HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 49.6F; VARIOUS KIND OF SLICED CHEESE(PROVOLONE,SWISS, CHEDDAR CHEESE,PEPPER JACK,ASIAGO CHEESE ETC) AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 50F; SLICED TURKEY BREAST AT TEMP OF 48.6; PEELED BOILED EGGS AT TEMP OD 49.7F; SLICED AVOCADO AT TEMP OF 51F; TUNA SALAD AT TEMP OF 52.4F; CHICKEN SALAD AT TEMP OF 50.7F; POUNDS 28.8,VALUE 89. DELI STATION: 2# OF COOKED SAUSAGE STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 82.7F TO 84F,VALUE 10. FRUIT STATION: 10 POUNDS OF DICED HONEYDEW AT TEMP OF 53.1F STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER,1.5# OF DICED CANTALOUPE AT SERVING DISH AT COLD UNIT(COSTUMER WERE SERVING THEMSELVES)AT TEMP OF 53.6F; POUNDS 11.5; VALUE 20. TCS COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. ALL FOOD MENTIONED DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE. 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 PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. 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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND PREP COOLER AT "BLEECKERS ST." STATION AT INTERIOR AIR TEMP OF 49.8F TO 53.1F,TCS FOOD(COOKED STRIP CHICKEN,HUMMUS,CHICKEN SALAD ETC) STORED AT MENTIONED UNIT.AT "BURGER STUDIO" FOUND TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE PREP COUNTER AT AIR TEMP OF 51.1F TO 53.5F,TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE MENTIONED UNIT(SLICED CHEESE,CHICKEN,AND DRESSING).UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW.TAGGED BOTH UNITS "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL FOOD BOTTLE/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS -

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA. KITCHEN: ON SHELVES WERE FOOD ARE STORED,ON TOP WRAPPED FOOD(WHICH SARAN WRAP WITH HOLES STORED ON SHELVES,ON CLEAN WHITE SERVING DISHES,POTS,UTENSILS(ITEMS USED FOR COOKING AND SERVING FOOD).NUMEROUS TO COUNT ON WALLS,CEILINGS,METAL SHELVES.DISH ROOM THROUGHOUT THE AREA(WALLS, DIRTY AND CLEAN POTS); BOTH STORAGE DRY FOOD: FLIES ON TOP BOXES,FOOD BOXES,WRAPPED SWEETS WHICH ONE WRAP WAS BROKEN. HALLWAY: WALLS, CEILINGS,DOORS OF WALK-IN COOLERS. SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING OF STORAGE OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN WERE METAL FOOD CARTS AREA STORED.ONE WALL HAD NUMEROUS FLIES THAT THE WALL WAS ALMOST BLACK,INSTEAD OF WHITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA AND UTENSILS(DISHES,COOKING SPOONS,SPATULAS ETC).CONTACT PEST CONTROL.NUMEROUS LIVE FLIES TO COUNT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: WE OBSERVED UTENSILS TOSSED INSIDE A CONTAINER WITH DRIED WATER SPOTS AND DEBRIS ON THEM. MUST MAINTAIN UTENSILS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER,AIR-DRYING IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO STORE

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WE OBSERVED CONDENSER UNITS AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF ICE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT DELI STATION KITCHEN AND AT PIZZA AREA(FOOD COURT AREA). REPAIR/REPLACE

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/SENSOR FOR THE SANITIZING CYCLE AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT RECORDING ADEQUATELY THE FINAL TEMPERATURE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE. PRESENTLY SHOWED FINAL TEMP OF 162.6F TO 166.4F. SANITARIAN TEST STRIP WITH HIGH COLOR CONTRAST DID CHANGE COLOR TO INDICATE FINAL TEMP OF 180F. MUST REPAIR MEASURING DEVICE/SENSOR AT WAREWASHING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED -

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE COOLER AT FRESH FRUIT AREA. EXCESS GREASE INSIDE ALL DEEP FRYERS INCLUDED KITCHEN. EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVENS(KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: WATER SPRAYER AT DISH ROOM OF HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE BY THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR.WATER SPRAYER IS REPAIRED WITH DIRTY PLASTIC GROCERY PLASTIC BAG,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REMOVE DUCT TAPE USED FOR SEAL WALLS,EQUIPMENT ETC.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED INSIDE REFUSE STORAGE, EXTERIOR OF THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER TOP PART WITH EXCESS SOLID GREASE.GREASE AT EDGE OF THE CONTAINER DRIPPED ON CEMENT FLOOR,LID OPENED WITH EXCESS SOLID OIL AND ACCUMULATION OF GREASE RESIDUE ON METAL STRAIN GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE EXCESS WASTE OIL,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT,TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITIES .MUST CLEAN CEMENT FLOOR AND WALLS AROUND THE UNIT, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING( FOOD SPILLAGE ,ENCRUSTED FOOD,GREASE ETC),DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS,INCLUDED FLOOR DRAINS.SEAL BASEBOARD WALL IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE SMALL SOUP KETTLE.REMOVE EXCESS WATER IN DISH ROOM,KEEP AREA DRY.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING( FOOD SPILLAGE ,ENCRUSTED FOOD,GREASE ETC),DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS,INCLUDED FLOOR DRAINS.SEAL BASEBOARD WALL IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE SMALL SOUP KETTLE.REMOVE EXCESS WATER IN DISH ROOM,KEEP AREA DRY.

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.