Forum 55 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE RUNNING WATER OVER FROZEN SEAWEED CONTAINER IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRIENDS RAMEN FOOD PREPERATION AREA. FOUND SOILED WHISK IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN PRELUDE/TACO JOINT FOOD PREPERATION AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. 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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED RAW FISH ON MENU. SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOUND DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 - 12 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHINNG AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 5-10 DEAD ROACHES LOCATED UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OF TACO JOINT/PRELUDE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN THE FOLLOWING FOOD PREPARATION AREAS: TACO JOINT/PRELUDE AND SWEET BABY RAY/FOOD WORKS. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE. SAID SINK IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND RINSE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. PROFUSELY LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND GREASE TRAP LOCATED NEXT TO GREASE FILTER LEAKING GREASE. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP RUSTED THROUGHOUT FLOOR PORTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND UNCOVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND INDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND INDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.