DIM DIM FOOD INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

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: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS IN BASEMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN BASEMENT, WOK STATION IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND FOOD PARTICLES.

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: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN IN BASEMENT AROUND AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS. THE WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN WALL IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE GREASE TRAP LOCATED TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP ON WALL.

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 THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN IN BASEMENT AROUND AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS. THE WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN WALL IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE GREASE TRAP LOCATED TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP ON WALL.

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.