DOC B'S FRESH KITCHEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEE ENTERING THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE COOKLINE CHANGE INTO A NEW PAIR OF GLOVE CHANGING WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST PRACTIVE GOOD HYGIENE BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. DISCUSSED PROPER HAND WASHING WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGERS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR COOKLINE STAND UP OVEN. FACILITY MUST ALWAYS ENSURE ALL SINKS ARE STOCKED WITH SOAP TO PRACTICE PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: CHLORINE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR IS MEASURED AT 0PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST BE MEASURED BETWEEN 50-200PPM. FACILITY CANNOT USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS SERVICED AND MAINTAINED A PROPER CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. ONCE DISH MACHINE IS REPAIRED. FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SINK AND SURFACE SANITIZER MEASURED AT 0PPM AT DISH ROOM 3COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN CONCENTRAION BETWEEN 704PPM TO 1875PPM AS INDICATED ON MANUFACTURER'S LABEL. OBSERVED SANITIZER NOT DISPENSING DUE TO AIR GAP. FACILITY DOES HAVE A WORKING HEAT DISH MACHINE AND CHLORINE ON SITE AS A BACKUP SANITIZER FOR THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 FOR CIATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: COOKED EGGS MEASURED AT 71.6F AND CHICKEN WINGS MEASURED AT 84.2F LEFT OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOUND ON COOLING RACK IN KITCHEN AREA. A TOTAL APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF 21 POUNDS AND AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $31.00 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE METHOD OF COOLING COOKED EGGS AND CHIKCEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON RACK IN KITCHEN IS INADEQUATE. OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AND EGGS IN AN APPROXIMATE 5 INCH DEEP PAN FILLED WITH TCS PRODUCTS TO COOL. EMPLOYEES MUST SHALLOW TCS FOODS INTO THINNER PORTIONS INSTEAD OF THICK PORTIONS. FACILITY MUST USE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS BASED ON THE TYPE OF FOOD BEING COOLED; PLACING THE FOOD IN SHALLOW PANS; SEPARATING THE FOOD INTO SMALLER OR THINNER PORTIONS; STIRRING THE FOOD IN A CONTAINER PLACED IN AN ICE WATER BATH; USING CONTAINERS THAT FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER; ADDING ICE AS IN INGREDIENT; OR OTHER EFFECTICVE METHODS. DISCUSSED HACCP CONCEPT WITH THE PERSON IN CHARGE. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATE TOTAL OF 5 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; 4 WERE OBSERVED ON CORNER DOOR OF PREP-LINE UNIT NEAR STAND-UP OVEN. 1 OBSERVED AT "DEAD END" WALL OF COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST WORK WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE LIVE/DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS SCATTERED IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND IN KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH CUPS WITH A HANDLE TO PLACE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD PRODUCTS.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD EMPLOYEE IN SERVICE/EXPEDITE STATION IS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. DISCUSSED WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER ON SITE. EMPLOYEE PLACED HAIR IN HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE ON SITE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON ALL PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON COFFEE MACHINES IN SERVICE STATION AND ON ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AND LOCATE.

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: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/CLUTTER FOUND IN OFFICE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

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: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/CLUTTER FOUND IN OFFICE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

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.