GREAT SEA RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING HANDS. EMPLOYEE DID NOT USE SOAP WHEN WASHING HANDS. EMPLOYEE ALSO TURNED OFF FAUCET WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND TURN OFF FAUCET WITH PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER APPROPRIATE BARRIER. PRIROTY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN BEING COOLED USING IMPROPER METHODS. CHICKEN WAS COOLING IN BULK TUBS AND WAS FILLED PAST RIM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE CHICKEN IN SHALLOW PANS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE METHODS IN ORDER TO COOL PROPERLY. MANAGER HAD CHICKEN MOVED TO SHALLOW PANS IN SMALLER PORTIONS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER SOY SAUCE AND SUPPLIES STORED BETWEEN BACKDOOR AND GATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SURROUNDING AREA IS RODENT PROOF.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DROP COOKED CHICKEN ON FLOOR THEN PICK UP SAID PIECE OF CHICKEN AND ADD TO BATCH OF CHICKEN TO BE SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ANY UNPACKAGED FOOD PRODUCT THAT FALLS TO FLOOR TO AVOID CROSS-CONTAMINATION. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ($150) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED OLD SOILED SPONGES BEING UTILIZED IN 3 COMP SINK WHICH ALSO SERVES AS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SPONGES ARE NOT USED FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED OLD SOILED SPONGES BEING UTILIZED IN 3 COMP SINK WHICH ALSO SERVES AS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SPONGES ARE NOT USED FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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.