BOJONOS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SOUPS, COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN WINGS PREPARED THE DAY BEFORE WITH NO DATE LABELS. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENT THAT ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS.ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 50 DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA UNDER THE METAL PREP TABLE, BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT AND IN FRONT SHELVING. 20 UNDER THE METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 5 UNDER THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE FROM ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THE PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PREPARING FOODS WITH NO HAT/HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

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: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS IN THE DISH ROOM PREP AREA.

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: EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR RE-SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED ALL OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BAGGED FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: RAW WOODEN WALL COVERING A DOORWAY TO THE ADJACENT BUSINESS IN THE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE SMALL WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.----DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN THE SMALL WASHROOM WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE.-----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A FAN COVER IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 - Comments: UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR EXIT AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.