BRO-N-LAWS BAR-B-Q LLC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. COS. 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE CORNER NEAR THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS INACCESSIBLE WITH CART ON WHEELS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CART AND HAVE HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS, TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL, FOODS (BEEF BURGERS, TURKEY LINKS AND PORK RIBS) IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA COLD HOLDING UNIT AND IN THE BACK AREA PREPARATION TABLE, AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WHICH 3 BEEF BURGERS AT 50.2F WORTH $33 AND 2 DIFFERENT CONTAINERS OF TURKEY LINKS (1 CONTATINER OF 1LBS TURKEY LINKS AT 52.8F WORTH $35 AND 2ND CONTAINER OF 30LBS TURKEY LINKS AT 45.6F WORTH $100) AND 35LBS OF PORK RIBS WORTH $200. SAID FOOD ITEMS TOSSED OUT IN THE GARBAGE AND DENATURED. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TABLE AND IN THE BACK FOOD PREP AREA TABLE BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. COS.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS IN THE WOMEN AND MEN STAFF RESTROOMS WITH DIRTY LINTY DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES IN BOTH WOMEN AND MEN STAFF RESTROOM WITH NO COVERING/SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES IN BOTH WOMEN AND MEN STAFF RESTROOM WITH NO COVERING/SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.