GREEK PRIME Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,PORK,STEAK,BURGERS,EYC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

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.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2528773 8/30/21 NOT CORRECTED.#37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.#41- MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.#45- MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION. #49-MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.#49-MUST CLEAN DEBRSI BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND GRILL TABLES#51-.MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA, BASEMENT TOILET ROOM,HOLE IN WALL IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT HAND SINK IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,MISSING ACCESS PANEL NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT WALL OUTLET COVER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.MUST SEAL GAP AT CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF SMALL BEER WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DINING AREA DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM AND DRY FOOD STORAGE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55-MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.#56-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG WITH END CAPS.#56- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2528773 8/30/21 NOT CORRECTED.#37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.#41- MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.#45- MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION. #49-MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.#49-MUST CLEAN DEBRSI BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND GRILL TABLES#51-.MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA, BASEMENT TOILET ROOM,HOLE IN WALL IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT HAND SINK IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,MISSING ACCESS PANEL NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT WALL OUTLET COVER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.MUST SEAL GAP AT CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF SMALL BEER WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DINING AREA DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM AND DRY FOOD STORAGE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55-MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.#56-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG WITH END CAPS.#56- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.