DASH OF SALT AND PEPPER Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED A REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU BUT NO DISCLOSURE(*) LINKING THE REMINDER TO THE PRODUCTS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INCLUDING BURGERS, LOX ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT ON COUNTERS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE KEPT WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD ALONG FRONT OF COOKING AREA WITH DARK GROOVES. THIS CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE RESISTANT TO THE SCRATCHING OF DARK GROOVES INTO THE WOODS SURFACE. MAINTAIN THIS BOARD AT ALL TIMES OR REMOVE. OBSERVED TIN FOIL COVERING BOTTOM OF GRILL AREA. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON THE WATER INTAKE LINES OF THE COFFEE MACHINES. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON THE WATER INTAKE LINES FOR ALL COFFEE MACHINES.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING CUPS, PHONES. CLOTHING. ALL PERSONAL EMPLOYEE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.

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: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE 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: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE 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.