BACON & JAM Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

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: OBSERVED NO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED DISHWASHER NOT WASHING HIS HAND BETWEEN LOADING SOILED DISHES AND UNLOADING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISHWASHER AND OBSERVED HOSTESSES NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN HANDLING MONEY, SOILED DISHES AND PREPARING TOAST AND ENGLISH MUFFINS(RTE FOODS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EXPLAIN PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. EMPLOYEES SHALL WASH HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

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 DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE MARK ALL FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

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 BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A HALF INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR ENTRY DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGH OUT THE RESTAURANT. THEY WERE NOT IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND SOILED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES, FORK AND SPOON DISPENSER ON CLEAN SHELVES AND UNDERNEATH AND ON TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SERVING CUP STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN AND BEING USED AS AN ICE SCOOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHEN UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE ON DINING TABLES NOT WRAPPED,COVERED OR INVERTED, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WRAP, COVER OR INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE TABLEWARE AND ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED. UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED IN AN INVERTED MANNER TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN BACK CORNER OF PROPERTY OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE RECEPTACLES TO MAKE INACCESSIBLE TO RODENTS AND INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B)

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: OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES COUNTER AND IN CORNERS OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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 DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES COUNTER AND IN CORNERS OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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.