BP Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIOTITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED, MUST COME INTO COMPLIANCE IN 90 DAYS.

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 NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED, GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOOD ITEMS (SOUP(48.3F), DELI MEATS(51.2F),CHICKEN(49.5F), TURKEY(51.2F), LEAFY GREENS(53.9F), SLICED TOMATOES(52.6F), TUNA(51.1F), MILK(51F), CHEESE(51F) ETC.)IN 8-DR REACH/WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.3F-53.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. APPROX. WT.625LBS AND VALUE $1335.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED 8-DR REACH/WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING VARIOUS PACKAGED TCS FOOD ITEMS(DELI MEATS, SOUPS, CHICKEN, ROAST BEEF ETC.) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 48.2F-49.6F. HAD FOOD ITEMS REMOVED AND DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT UNDER WASH COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.

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: OBSERVED LEAK AT UNDER WASH COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.

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.