BEST BBQ HOUSE, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 A BIOHAZARD KIT ON PREMISES USED FOR BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HE MUST WRITE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP AS REQUIRED TO ACCOMODATE THE KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES FOR HOT FOODS. MENU SHOWS VARIOUS MEATS THAT WILL BE SKEWERED AND COOKED TO ORDER AND MEAT SERVED IN CASSEROLES. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT WILL NEED TO BE ON PREMISES AT THE LICENSE REINSPECTION AND MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE CONTRACT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SIGNED CONTRACT AND PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR HIS BUSINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 738-020(A).

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE DRAIN STOPPER ON PREMISES FOR THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TOTAL OF THREE STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.

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 ONE DRAIN STOPPER ON PREMISES FOR THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TOTAL OF THREE STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.

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.