EPPLES RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES BUT NO SUPPLIES; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO OBTAIN. 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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU FOR FOODS THAT ARE OFFERED UNDERCOOKED (EGGS, STEAK); INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON PRINTED MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE), CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STEAMTABLE, CLEAN POTATO DICER ON PREP AREA WALL, CLEAN PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

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: THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, STEAMTABLE) NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES; CLEAN FLOOR. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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: THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, STEAMTABLE) NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES; CLEAN FLOOR. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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.