GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE DESIGNATED CONTAINERS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND BAGEL STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM TOILET BOWL DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: DAMAGED/MISSING BASEBOARD COVING ON THE NORTH WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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: NOTED RAW WOODEN BRACKETS BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BACK WALL. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.--- WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE WALL MOUNTED METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS WALL LINER AT THE REAR PREP MEAT SLICER. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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: NOTED RAW WOODEN BRACKETS BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BACK WALL. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.--- WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE WALL MOUNTED METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS WALL LINER AT THE REAR PREP MEAT SLICER. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.