HOOTERS OF WELLS ST., INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SPATULA IN INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE, SPATULA REMOVED FROM INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON SAID HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND BEVERAGES.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AND IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AREA AND IN BEVERAGE STATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF NOZZLES FOR BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF NOZZLES FOR BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES IN BEVERAGE STATION AND MAINTAIN.

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 SHUT OFF VALVE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT SIDE MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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: OBSERVED CLUTTERED BASEMENT SMALL EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM AND UNIFORM STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, DECLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR DURING STORAGE TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

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 SPLASHES ON WESTSIDE WALL NEXT TO FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK BUILUP ON WALL BEHIND SPRAYER FOR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED 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 SPLASHES ON WESTSIDE WALL NEXT TO FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK BUILUP ON WALL BEHIND SPRAYER FOR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED 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.