BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL & BAR Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. 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 NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN 2ND BAR AREA AS WELL AS HAND SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF 2ND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGN INSTRUCTING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GAURD AT DESIGNATED HAND SINK IN 2ND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLACE GUARD ON SIDE FACING PREP SURFACE AND DRINKS.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE TO BE LEAKING ON LEFT SIDE HAND SINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMER BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED LEFT SIDE HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED LEAK AT LEFT SIDE FAUCET OF 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT DUMP SINK AT SOUTHERN MOST CORNER IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE. OBSERVED LEAK FROM LEFT HAND BASIN BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL AND DOES NOT LEAK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS, ONLY A SMALL LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND IN THE SECOND/ELEVATED BAR. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP AT DISHWASHING AREA AT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND FOOD BUILD UP.

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 LARGE EQUIPMENT IN REAR HALL LEADING BACK INTO DINING AREA THAT IS NO LONGER IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT NEEDED FOR FUNCTION OF FACILITY.

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 LARGE EQUIPMENT IN REAR HALL LEADING BACK INTO DINING AREA THAT IS NO LONGER IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT NEEDED FOR FUNCTION OF FACILITY.

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.