BURGER KING #17392 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HEALTH PROCEDURE.

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 CLEAN -UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARREAL .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED URINAL IN MEN'S TOILETROOM OVERFLOWING WHEN FLUSHED AND WATER POURING ONTO FLOOR IN TOILETROOM AND SEEPING UNDER TOILETROOM DOOR INTO DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND REPAIR URINAL AND MAINTAIN.PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED URINAL AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-38-030C)

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL 4- OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE BAGS ABOVE RIM AND BOXES AND TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN OUTSIDE CORRAL.MUST REMOVE TRASH BAGS,TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020B)

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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE GROUTED.

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 FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE GROUTED.

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.