BAR SIENA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SEALING BOTTLES OF READY TO EAT FILLING AND TOPPING FOR DONUTS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL CONTAMINATED BOTTLES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDSINK IN DONUT/COFFEE SERVICE AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE IT MORE ACCESSIBLE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND SOAP AT DONUT/COFFEE AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH OTHER #10

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT DONUT/COFFEE AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH OTHER #10

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND ICE IN ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH SOME TYPE OF SUBSTANCE ON CUBES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL ICE FROM MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 2 PANS OF RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CHICKEN BREAST AND CHICKEN PARMESAN FILLETS WERE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45-48 DEGREES. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 23.5 POUNDS $ 51.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT ON THE MENU AT THE BOTTOM WITH AND ASTERISK HOWEVER NONE OF THE FOOD ITEMS THAT APPLY ARE ASTERISKED ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ICE BINS AT BAR AREA ARE OPEN AND EXPOSED TO PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ADD COVERS TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS ENTERING FOOD PREP AREAS MUST HAVE PROPER CLOTHING. ALL ARM PITS COVERED AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND SLIM NECKED BOTTLES ON ALL CUSTOMER TABLES FOR WATER SERVICE. BOTTLES ARE NOT BEING WASHED, RINSED OR SANITIZED PROPERLY IN DISH MACHINE DUE TO SLIM NECK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BOTTLE THAT CAN BE WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED PROPERLY IN DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

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: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON VARIOUS REACH IN COOLERS. CORRECT 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: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

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.