ARAMARK@ LOYOLA SIMPSON RESIDENTIAL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REMOVE HAND WASHING SOAP DISPENSER FROM THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AT THE BREAKFAST PASTRIES KIOSK PREP AREA.

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: OBSERVED AN 8 LB COOKED WHOLE BRISKET TIGHTLY COVERED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER HELD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.4F. DATE LABEL INDICATED A PREP DATE OF 10-1-24. BRISKET WAS NOT NOTED IN THE COOLING LOG ON SITE. REVIEWED PROPER HOLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, PROPER COOLING METHODS WITH TIME AND TEMPERATURES. BRISKET DISCARDED. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTDOORS IN THE REAR LINEN HALLWAY STORAGE WITH SEVERAL OPEN 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST NOT PREPARE ANY FOODS IE: BLENDER FOODS, FOOD CONTACT PLASTIC WRAP WITHIN THE SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP AREAS.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN SANITIZING BUCKETS BETWEEN USE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE HALAL GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS LEGS FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.----MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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 DOOR HANDLE ON THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND THE BREAKFAST PREP KIOSK HOT HOLDING UNIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

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: NOTED THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS SANITIZING COMPARTMENT WITH A SEVERE LEAK UNDER THE BIN ONTO THE FLOOR. SINK UNABLE TO PROPERLY SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE THAT PROPERLY SANITIZES TO SANITIZE ALL ITEMS NORMALLY WASHED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.---NOTED TOILET PLUMBING IN THE STAFF WOMEN'S WASHROOM REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF WOMANS WASHROOM.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED ALL OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. ALSO THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE TOP PORTION AND GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND WITH GREASE ABSORBENT MATERIAL APPLIED BUT NOT REMOVED FROM THE GROUNDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS, REMOVE GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING GROUNDS. 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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED ALL OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. ALSO THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE TOP PORTION AND GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND WITH GREASE ABSORBENT MATERIAL APPLIED BUT NOT REMOVED FROM THE GROUNDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS, REMOVE GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING GROUNDS. 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.