CAFECITO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. -

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.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WRITING DATES ON PIECE OF PAPER,WENT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER RETURNED TO HIS WORK STATION GRABBED A PAIR GLOVES, GLOVED HIS HANDS A CONTINUE TO SLICE COOKED PEELED RED PEPPERS AND PUT THEM WITH PREVIOUS SLICED PEPPERS.NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. HANDWASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE WAS DISCUSSED WITH ON DUTY MANAGER, WHICH SHE DISCUSSED ISSUE WITH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HAND SOAP DISPENSER BY THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT SOAP DISPENSER, AT SAID MENTION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA, DISPENSING IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,0ppm. UNIT WAS IN USE,DISH RACK INSIDE WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE(100ppm). TWO DAYS GIVEN VIOLATION:7-38-005.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED CHICKEN,BOILED DICED POTATOES, SLICED TOMATOES ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS(EGGS). ALSO MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE NOT PROVIDED WAS GIVEN/ POINTED TO A COOK MEAT THERMOMETER. AFTER MY REQUEST AND OVER HALF HOUR LATER EMPLOYEE SHOWED ME A NEW THERMOMETER WHICH HE REMOVED FROM MANUFACTURE CASE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP STEM THERMOMETER IN PREP AREA TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED OVER 25 FLYING INSECT IN REAR PREP AREA: ON WALLS AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ON WALL BY MOP SINK,ON WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE AND ON WALL BY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. FLIES INSIDE THE OPENED BAG OF DIRTY CLOTHS STORED IN THE KITCHEN. REMOVE FLYING INSECT,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA,ALSO RELOCATE BAG WITH DIRTY CLOTH OUT OF PREP AREA AND PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A)

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTH ON PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION,WHEN NOT IN USE.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOPS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER THROUGHOUT

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS(PLASTIC UTENSILS)USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERT,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA BY THE DOOR,REPAIR CAUSE

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: DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENT COVER BY THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND 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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.