Hands On Inc Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP PROGRAM ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP PROGRAM WITH KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS 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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU FOR RAW FISH.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 55 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER UTENSIL RACK IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AND CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 55 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER UTENSIL RACK IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AND CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

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.