BASIL LEAF CAFE/SAGE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO 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: SOME PIPES ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER WRAPS ARE BROKEN IN BASEMENT ,INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON SHELF BEHIND THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN NO INTERIOR LID LINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR(EXPOSED INSULATION) IN BASEMENT(COOKIE CHEST FREEZER)MUST REPLACE SAID LINER SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ADDITIONAL PIPE CONNECTION IS NEEDED UNDER THE ICE MACHINE FOR DISCARD WATER ON FLOOR DRAIN, NOT ON FLOOR.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.

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.