CAFFE UMBRIA, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND A KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA UNABLE TO BE USED BECAUSE WHEN TURNED ON IT CAUSES DRAIN TO BACK UP AND FLOOD PREP AREA FLOOR WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN SO THAT EMPLOYEES ARE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY WASH THEIR HANDS WITH HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE. 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NONFUNCTIONING TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. GAUGE ON MACHINE INDICATES A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 182F, HOWEVER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE REGISTERING THERMOMETER PLACED INTERNALLY IN MACHINE INDICATES A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 125.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT GAUGE PROPERLY RECORDS TEMPERATURE OF DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NONFUNCTIONING TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. GAUGE ON MACHINE INDICATES A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 182F, HOWEVER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE REGISTERING THERMOMETER PLACED INTERNALLY IN MACHINE INDICATES A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 125.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT GAUGE PROPERLY RECORDS TEMPERATURE OF DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.