FRIETKOTEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED ON HAND WASHING SINK. NO WATER AVAILABLE WHEN HOT WATER HANDLE TURNED TO ON POSITION. INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. MUST HAVE HOT/COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REPAIRED HOT WATER HANDLE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). 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 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING ON MENU ITEMS OFFERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (FRIED EGGS ). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT TURN (NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE); COLD WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT FAUCET STRIPPED. ONCE COLD WATER TURNED ON, UNABLE TO TURN WATER OFF. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS MUST BE PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT TURN (NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE); COLD WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT FAUCET STRIPPED. ONCE COLD WATER TURNED ON, UNABLE TO TURN WATER OFF. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS MUST BE PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.