CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 483 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FEMALE EMPLOYEE TAKING THE GARBAGE OUT AND THEN CAME BACK IN REAR DOOR THEN WENT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLACED HER HANDS INTO DISH WATER AND WASHED HER HANDS AND ARMS AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES TO PREPARE CHICKEN.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER AT HAND SINK NOT DISPENSING SOAP.MANAGER REMOVED TOP FROM DISPENSER TO HAVE THEM PUT HANDS INTO CONTAINER TO GET SOAP AT THIS TIME.A NEW SOAP DISPENSER HAS BEEN INSTALLED TO DISPENSE PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,WHEEL BASES OF FRYER UNIT.

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: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, TEA DISPENSER,HOT WATER MACHINE AND HOSE BIB TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER THAT HAS A FOUL SMELLING ODOR AND FOOD DEBRIS MIXED IN BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING UNDER HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEES ARE WALKING AROUND IN WASTE WATER MAKING ORDERS AND FRYING CHICKEN.PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AT 11:55 A.M.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS BEFORE REOPENING KITCHEN(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYER UNIT AND NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 MAKE FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR PRIOR TO REOPENING THE KITCHEN.

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 DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR PRIOR TO REOPENING THE KITCHEN.

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.