Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND HAVE EACH EMPLOYEE SIGN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK LOCATIONS.

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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE IN FOOD MENU WITH REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO 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.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: CLEANING AGENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN FRONT SHELF LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT FRONT NORTH HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. RPZ DRAIN PIPELINE LOCATED UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY . MUST CONNECT TO OPEN FLOOR DRAIN SUCH THAT IT DRAINS INTO FLOOR DRAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR LOCATED IN SECOND FLOOR OFFICE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAPS BETWEEN THE WALLS AND THE CEILINGS ALL AROUND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND SEAL THE OPENINGS AROUND THE PLUMBING UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK AREA.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS.. BASEMENT OUTSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER,REAR FIRST FLOOR LANDING, AND STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS.. BASEMENT OUTSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER,REAR FIRST FLOOR LANDING, AND STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.