CILANTRO AUTHENTIC THAI FOOD Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL DISHWASHING AIDS SUCH AS SCRUBBERS FROM THE FRONT SERVER STATION HANDWASHING SINK.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED A MESH CURTAIN BEING USED AS A SCREENED DOOR AT THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT. CURTAIN WITH OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM AND SIDES. MUST PROVIDE A SCREENED DOOR WITH TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDE.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE CEILINGS' ABOVE ALL BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WALLS NEXT TO THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED ALL COMPARTMENTS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY" MUST /REPAIR SEAL ALL LEAKS WITH A METAL WELD OR REPLACE SINK.

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: INTERIOR OF THE SMALL TWO DOOR COOLER AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE TOP METAL PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.----MUST NOT USE , CARDBOARD, TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.----SHELVING OF THE COOKS LINE FOOD CART WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AT THE FRONT SERVER/CASHIER AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----NORTH WALL AND BASEBOARD ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER.----FLOORS SURROUNDING THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED POOLING, STAGNANT LIQUID AT THE BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

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: EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 NOT STORE SOILED MOPS HEADS AND MOP BUCKET ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO.

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 NOT STORE SOILED MOPS HEADS AND MOP BUCKET ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO.

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.