AU CHEVAL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED COOKS ON GRILL LINE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, HANDLING COOKED FOODS SUCH AS TOASTED BREAD, MEATS FRIES, PUTTING RAW GARNISHES ON TOP OF BURGERS, WITH BARE HANDS, NO GLOVES BEING WORN AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE FOODS AT ALL TIMES, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010 (A)

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES FILLING UP WATER BOTTLES AND WASHING WASH CLOTHS INSIDE SINK, INSTRUCTED THAT SINK IS TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: POTATO CUTTER AND VENT ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: RESTRICT STORING PERSONAL ITEMS ON TOP OF FOOD PRODUCT, MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE SPACE TO STORE ITEMS,

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: RESTRICT STORING PERSONAL ITEMS ON TOP OF FOOD PRODUCT, MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE SPACE TO STORE ITEMS,

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.