FRANCES' REST & DELI INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. ALSO OBSERVED THE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS GOING IN AND OUT THE WALK-IN COOLER PICKED-UP RAW FOOD PUT IN THE FRYER,TURNED FOOD ON FLAT GRILL WITH SPATULA,CONTINUE TO MAKE A SANDWICH PICKED UP LETTUCE AND TOASTED BREAD WITH SAME GLOVES. NO HANDWASHING BETWEEN TASKS. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT COOKING AREA WHERE RAW AND COOKED FOOD IS HANDLED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED FOOD,CUT MELONS,SLICED TOMATOES ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN HANDLES AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DRAIN PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER THE EQUIPMENT,IN DISH ROOM AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA

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: DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER THE EQUIPMENT,IN DISH ROOM AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA

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.