HALSTED SHELL, DUNKIN DONUTS, MR SUB Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICES MUST BE ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CHEMICALS STORED NEXT TO PACKAGED CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SYRUPS AND FLAVORING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SEPARATION WITH CHEMICALS AND ALL FOOD PRODUCTS. OBSERVED UNCOVERED TRAY OF EGGS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE COVERED WHILE BEING STORED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT SINGLE COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAR AT ALL TIMES.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF GREASE AND DIRT ON EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 BUILDUP IN WASHROOM, AROUND SINK, AND TOILET BOWL. OBSERVED CRACKED LID FOR TOILET RESERVOIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, 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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR COVER ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

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 EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON WALLS, OVERHEAD VENTS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 LARGE HOLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA CEILING, OBSERVED LARGE PORTION OF WALL TO BE PEELING PAINT AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 2546822 ON 1-24-22:16-OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DARK MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND AROUND DOOR SEAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 2546822 ON 1-24-22:16-OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DARK MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND AROUND DOOR SEAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.