BIEN ME SABE VENEZUELAN CAFE & RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING SIGNAGE.

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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE ITEMS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEM STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (SHEET TRAY) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID KITCHENWARE AND REFRAME FROM PUTTING KITCHENWARE ON THE FLOOR.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A; C) OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ARTICLES (FOAM TOGO CONTAINERS) NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A; C) OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ARTICLES (FOAM TOGO CONTAINERS) NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.