DELMONICO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 ,NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

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: 2-501.11, NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17, COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. ALSO SPRAY BOTTLES IN KITCHEN MISSING LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B), MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, ENCRUSTED FOOD FOUND BEHIND BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO 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: 6-501.12. UTILITY PIPE RUNNING ON FLOOR OF GRILL STATION, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOR PROPER FLOOR CLEANING

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: 6-501.12. UTILITY PIPE RUNNING ON FLOOR OF GRILL STATION, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOR PROPER FLOOR CLEANING

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.