ELSTON AVENUE FOOD COMPANY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Commissary

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PACKING ROOM AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH USED/DIRTY UTENSILS IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS. COS. 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: OBSERVED INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE SOILED WITH BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. COS. 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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY, ON PREP TABLE(S), NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR DISH MACHINE AND AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PACKING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL AND STOVE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL AND STOVE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.