FITNESS FORMULA CLUBS-SOUTH LOOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD (MILK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH SERVICE REPORT ON SITE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE WITH A MOST RECENT SERVICE REPORT FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. THE LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT WAS DATED 2/19/20. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD PREPPING A SMOOTHIE WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD PREPPING A SMOOTHIE WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.