CHISOX BAR & GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O): OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: SURROUNDING ALL THE COOKING AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP.DISHWASHING AREA, SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR, BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR, IN THE IT ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: INSIDE AN OPENING UNDER THE BEER DISPENSING UNIT ON THE FIRST FLOOR, IN INSIDE OF AN OPENING THE EQUIPMENT OF THE BAR ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR LEADING TO THE PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE ALL THREE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD/ DISHWASHING AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS

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: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE WHEN STAFF IS HIRED THAT THEY TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAN RECORDS ON SITE.

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: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE WHEN STAFF IS HIRED THAT THEY TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAN RECORDS ON SITE.

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.