BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO 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: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: A 1/4" OF GAP AT FRONT DOOR BETWEEN FRAME AND DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,RUST DOOR LINER AT WALK-IN COOLER,RUSTY AND WITH HOLES AT BASE SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT AREA IN POOR REPAIR WATER IS BACKING UP AT ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO SERVICE SINK INSTALLED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE ON PREMISES.MUST HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROPER PLUMBING ATTACHMENT TO DRAIN

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: LID OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE AND RUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN FLOORS AT FRONT AREA, PREP AREA AND DISHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN WOOD FLOOR AND FLOOR TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN WALL AND BASEBOARD IN PREP AREA. NEED TO REMOVE PEEL PAINT ON CEILING REAR AREA.BROKEN OPEN WALLS UNDER THE WINDOW LEDGE BY THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,MUST SEAL OPENING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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: BROKEN FLOORS AT FRONT AREA, PREP AREA AND DISHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN WOOD FLOOR AND FLOOR TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN WALL AND BASEBOARD IN PREP AREA. NEED TO REMOVE PEEL PAINT ON CEILING REAR AREA.BROKEN OPEN WALLS UNDER THE WINDOW LEDGE BY THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,MUST SEAL OPENING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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.