HOUSE OF HUNAN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. 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: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT REAR PREP AREA (RAW AND RTE FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HANDLED) AND AT DISH AREA. MUST INSTALL 2 DEDICATED, EXPOSED HAND SINKS (ONE IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLE, AND ONE NEXT TO DISH AREA), WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER; SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND A HANDWASHING SIGN. 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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED BEEF,PORK AND READY TO EAT FOOD, PANS OF UNCOOKED CHICKEN, SHRIMP, ETC.). OPERATOR CORRECTED DATES DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PIPES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREA IN REAR OF PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE BARRIER BETWEEN PIPES ABOVE AND STORAGE AREA. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN LADIES RESTROOM.

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 CRACKED/DAMAGED BASE BOARD TILES ON WALL ACROSS FROM THE DOOR IN MEN'S RESTROOM AND ACROSS FROM TOLIET INSIDE LADIES RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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 CRACKED/DAMAGED BASE BOARD TILES ON WALL ACROSS FROM THE DOOR IN MEN'S RESTROOM AND ACROSS FROM TOLIET INSIDE LADIES RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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.