BIG STAR II Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SERVER STATION AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND ALL WAHSHROOMS HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE RIMINDER STATEMENT."THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLESIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS LOCATED ON THE 1ST & 2ND FLOOR OF THE PREMISES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN THE KITCHENS FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES IN BOTH KITCEHND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERBED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN KITCHEN LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

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

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.