CHICAGO FRENCH PRESS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MECHANICAL DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL DISH WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 55.3 DEGREES. YOGURT, ALMOND MILK, ALL FOOD PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. 10 CONTAINERS OF YOGURT 5LBS $30.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND 3 NONCOMMERCIAL REFRIGERATORS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. UNIT 1 AT 55.7 DEGREES, UNIT 2 AT 47.3 DEGREES, UNIT 3 45.3 DEGREES UNITS MUST BE COMMERCIAL GRADE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITTION ISSUED

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS PRESENT IN REACH IN COOLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS PRESENT IN REACH IN COOLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.