AVENIDAD DEL SABOR #2 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALHT POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 2 COOLERS IN PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 50.4F AND 52.3F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY HAS ADEQUATE OTHER MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION OPTIONS TO OPERATE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATORS SO THAT THEY MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT SUCH AS UNUSED CHAIRS, OLD BOWLS, EQUIPMENT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN ONLY ITEMS NECESSARY TO THE OPERATION.

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: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT SUCH AS UNUSED CHAIRS, OLD BOWLS, EQUIPMENT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN ONLY ITEMS NECESSARY TO THE OPERATION.

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.