DASH OF SALT AND PEPPER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. 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: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT FRONT WEST PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK.PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DUCT COVER ABOVE THE PREP TABLES AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE DUCT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO CEILING PROVIDED ABOVE THE SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING,ALSO BRICK WALL CRUMBLES OPENING BETWEEN THE BRICKS,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BRICK WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IS REPAIRED AND SMOOTH TO CLEAN.

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: DUCT COVER ABOVE THE PREP TABLES AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE DUCT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO CEILING PROVIDED ABOVE THE SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING,ALSO BRICK WALL CRUMBLES OPENING BETWEEN THE BRICKS,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BRICK WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IS REPAIRED AND SMOOTH TO CLEAN.

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.