BANGKOK BELLY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: No employee health policy in place.Instructed manager to provide documentation that all food employees are informed of their responsibility to report any disease transmissible through foods.Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-012A.,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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: No clean-up policy for vomiting and diarrheal events.Instructed manager to provide and maintain as required.Priority Foundation Violation 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Observed the rear exterior screen door not rodent-proofed with approximately 1/2 inch gap at bottom left corner of said door.Instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottoms/corners to prevent pest-entry and maintain.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Observed approximately 60 rodent(mice)droppings in cluttered storage areas behind front counter station and at rear underneath cluttered north/west dry storage racks.Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas and remove cluttered conditions also, pest control service is now reccomended. Priority Foundation Violation 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Observed a sewer pipe at ceiling over the food prep area that is not shielded.Instructed to install a shield or encase said piping to intercept any potential drips and maintain.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the following areas:Interior bottom compartment of deep fryer and sides of hot cooking equipments(to remove food debris and accumulation of grease build-up),Knife rack above the 3 comp sink,kitchen storage racks,manual can opener,shelvings behind front prep/service counter.

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: Observed small (water) drip from air conditioning condenser unit at wall near the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to repair and maintain.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Observed kitchen exhaust hood/filters with accumulation of grease build-up.Instructed to detail 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the premises require a detail cleaning and remove accumulation of grease build-up underneath the kitchen cooking wok station 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: Instructed to seal all noticeable openings at section of ceiling near the south windows at rear kitchen area where noted to manager.

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: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles stored behind-under-around the front counter/prep area and at the rear north/west dry storage areas and remaining articles must be properly stored at least 6" inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning.

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: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles stored behind-under-around the front counter/prep area and at the rear north/west dry storage areas and remaining articles must be properly stored at least 6" inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning.

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.