EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING THE GLOVES THEY WERE WEARING AND GOING BACK TO HANDLING FOOD AND HANDLING SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THEN WENT BACK TO HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO NOT WASH THEIR GLOVES AND TO REMOVE THE GLOVES AND WASH THEIR HANDS WITH HAND SOAP, HOT WATER AND PAPER TOWELS THEN TO PUT ON NEW GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHROOM ON THE WALLS OVER THE MOP SINK. ALSO 8 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE PRODUCE IN THE REAR STORAGE ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE AND/OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPLASHING INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP ARE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH NO DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DRAIN PLUGS TO ADEQUATELY DO DISHES.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH NO DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DRAIN PLUGS TO ADEQUATELY DO DISHES.

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.