DOG HAUS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMITT SPILL KIT. SANITIZER RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, DISPOSABLE APRONS, GLOVES,ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005 MUST PROVIDE.

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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND FOLLOWING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER:15 GALLONS BUTTERMILK AT 50.3F, 45 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 50.1F, 15 POUNDS COLE SLAW AT 50.4F, 10 POUNDS HOT DOGS AT 48.7F, 20 POUNDS CHEESE AT 51.3F, 20 POUNDS PORK SAUSAGE AT 48.3F, AND 50 POUNDS SAUCES AT 51.2F. ALSO, FOUND THE FOLLOWING INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER: 10 POUNDS SAUCES AT 61.7F, 5 POUNDS SLICED TOMATOES AT 52.5F, 5 POUNDS COLESLAW AT 53.7F, 2 DOZEN EGGS AT 61.2F, AND 5 POUNDS CHEESE AT 58.7F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 320 POUNDS OF FOOD VALUE AT 750 DOLLARS.

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: FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT 52.3F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AND REACH-IN COOLER AT 54.3F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. TAGGED REACH-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER.

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: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. (OLD EQUIPMENT, ETC.)MUST BE CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.

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: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. (OLD EQUIPMENT, ETC.)MUST BE CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.

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.