CHIM THAI CUISINE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WRITTEN POLICY AND PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR HANDLING VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. NO 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 METAL SHELVING PLACEMENT IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO USE HAND SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A HANDWASHING SINK PLACED IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA INSTEAD OF NEAR FRONT BEVERAGE BAR PREP/UTENSIL WASH AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SHELVING UNIT TO ALLOW EASIER ACCESS TO HANDWASHING STATION IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSTRUCTED TO MOVE PLACEMENT OF HANDWASHING STATION TO THE FRONT BEVERAGE AREA SO THAT EMPLOYEES CAN ACCESS THE HAND WASHING STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). NO 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED PAPERTOWELS AND HANDSOAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANDSOAP AND PAPERTOWELS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BEVERAGE AREA.

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: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISTRIBUTING SANITIZING SOLUTION. 0 PPM AVAILABLE CHLORINE READING ON TEST STRIP. ALSO OBSERVED TWO TYPES OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BEING USED IN DISHWASHER MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE DISHWASHER MACHINE SERVICED TO FIX THE MACHINE NOT DISTRIBUTING SANITIZER AND TO USE THE SANITIZER THAT COMES WITH THE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. NO 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ICE MACHINE POSITIONED UNDER SINK DRAIN LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST MOVE ICE MACHINE FROM UNDER DRAIN LINES.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED UNDER ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINER.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME FORMATION IN ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM MACHINE AND DEEP CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE AND KEEP CLEAN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW DEVICE NOT LOCATABLE ON UTILITY SINK AND ADJACENT HOSE BIB IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW DEVICES ON UTILITY SINK AND HOSE BIB.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO GREASTRAP INSTALLED AT BEVERAGE BAR (Coffee drinks, fruit smoothies etc.) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL GREASETRAP.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET DOES NOT REACH LEFT COMPARTMENT, ONLY A SPRAYER THAT CANNOT BE POSITIONED OVER COMPARTMENT. MUST INSTALL LONGER FAUCET NECK.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES.

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: TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES.

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.