COZY CORNER RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IS NOT COMPLETED BY ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT ONLY HAS SOME OF THE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENU DOES NOT HAVE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN AND REMINDER STATEMENT IS INCORRECTLY WRITTEN. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH EXAMPLES ON PROPER WAY TO WRITE STATEMENT FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENU DOES NOT HAVE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN AND REMINDER STATEMENT IS INCORRECTLY WRITTEN. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH EXAMPLES ON PROPER WAY TO WRITE STATEMENT FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.