GALAPAGOS CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. THE SINK HAS SEPARATE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AND THE HOT WATER AT THE SINK WAS ABOVE 120F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE COLD WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK SO THAT THE SINK CAN BE USED FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINING ALONG THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.