BAR LOUIE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (REHEATED CHICKEN, LOUIE SAUCE, COUS COUS,MELTED CHEESE, ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER PRESENTED PHOTO COPY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MANAGER THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER MUST MAINTAIN A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MUST BE PRESENT WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-28-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING LOCATED IN PREP WAREWASHING AREA AS WELL AS BAR AREA. NOTED SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF SAID WAREWASHING MACHINES WERE 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT LEAST 50PPM. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN,SOUPS, GUACAMOLE, ETC) STORED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE WITH NO LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATES ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOOD THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO FREEZER IN PREP AS WELL AS THE TWO DOOR UNIT CONNECTED TO COLD HOLD IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DOOR CREVICES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND ALL LIQUOR STORAGE RACKS LOCATED IN BAR AREA. MUST 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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WATER,LIQUOR SPILLS, STRAWS, NAPKINS, TRASH, AND DRIED FOODS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 EXCESSIVE WATER,LIQUOR SPILLS, STRAWS, NAPKINS, TRASH, AND DRIED FOODS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.