CHICAGO' S DOG HOUSE INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM PREP TABLE

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE(CONTAINER EMPTY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CHLORINE TEST KIT AND KEEP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE AND EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND ALL EQUIPMENT WHEELS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ALSO MUST CLEAN POTATOES PEELER UNIT INSTALLED AT PREP TABLE,ENCRUST DEBRIS(KEEP UNIT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES)

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK A FOUL ODOR COMES FROM GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNIT.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO LID PROVIDED AT TOILET RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: UNABLE TO CHECK IF THE STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IS SELF CLOSING DUE TO A LOT OF ITEMS IN FRONT OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE MENTIONED WASHROOM ITEMS REMOVED FROM DOOR

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FORM STAFF WASHROOM(BUCKETS,SCOREBOARDS DIRTY LINENS ETC.

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: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FORM STAFF WASHROOM(BUCKETS,SCOREBOARDS DIRTY LINENS ETC.

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.