DOWNTOWN BP & SUBWAY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 PERSON ON DUTY NOT PERSON IN CHARGE AND NOT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-102.12 NO CERTIFIED MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN ( TCF)FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,( REHEATING MEATBALL, MAKING SANDWICHES FOR CUSTOMERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

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 EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

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 HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(1) OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF MEATBALLS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. TEMPERATURE OF TCF FOOD AT ( 114.0F). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCF FOODS HOT HOLDING AT 135.F OR HIGHER. FOOD REMOVED BY EMPLOYEE AND DISCARDED-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(A)(B 1-3,4-7)(A) PREPACKAGED ICE BAGS NOT LABELED IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED ICE THAT PREPACKAGED ON PREMISES MUST BE HAVE LABELS. NAME ADDRESS OF ESTABLISHMENT, WEIGHT,ETC.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12(A)OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED ( IE COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR). NO COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 MANGER MADE REPAIRS TO FAUCET AT INSPECTION AND COLD WATER IS NOW PROVIDE AT SINK-COS.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT IT CAN BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAING FOR EMPLOYEES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAING FOR EMPLOYEES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.