HAPPY CAFE OF CHICAGO, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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: NO PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. PRORITY 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND BOTH HANDSINK IN BOTH PREP AREA TURNED OFF AT THE BOTTOM, DUE TO HANDLES BEING IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LOGBOOK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)

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 30-35 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE FURNACE IS STORED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: P-TRAP UNDER HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA HAS LEAK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DINING AREA AND WASHROOM MUST CLEAN CEILING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN WATER TANK TO REMMOVE ALL GREASE WASTE.

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: FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DINING AREA AND WASHROOM MUST CLEAN CEILING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN WATER TANK TO REMMOVE ALL GREASE WASTE.

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.