FRUNZE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO (2) DOOR STANDING COOLER PRESENT AND UNPLUGGED IN REAR PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE, ON OR RUNNING, AND MANAGER STATED THAT UNIT WAS DELIVERED WITHIN THE PAST DAY, AND THEY WERE INSTRUCTED TO WAIT OVER 24 HRS AFTER DELIVERY BEFORE TURNING ON. STANDING TWO (2) DOOR COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 41F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER STORED ON CARDBOARD AND STYROFOAM ON ELEVATED SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: OBSERVED HOT WATER DISPENSER PLUGGED IN AND ATTACHED TO PLUMBING AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PRESENT IN WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

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: OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN IN HAND SINK LOCATED IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER LEAKS HEAVILY ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAIN PIPE WHEN WATER IS RUN. OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN THE SOUTHERN END OF PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING WHEN USED. BOTH SINKS ARE STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HAND SINK DRAINS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR TO BATHROOM TO HAVE SELF CLOSING MECHANISM NOT ATTACHED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-ATTACH/PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES ON ALL EAST WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BASEBOARD IN ALL FLOOR/WALL JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS THAT ARE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE.

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: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES ON ALL EAST WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BASEBOARD IN ALL FLOOR/WALL JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS THAT ARE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE.

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.