IDOF Fresh Mediterranean Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 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.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:60

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: - OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY, FOOD HANDLERS MUST ALWAYS WASH HANDS BEFORE PREP, DURING ANY ACTIVITY CHANGE, IN BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES, AND AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY TO REMOVE SOIL AND CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. -

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: - OBSERVED FOODS HELD IN THE COOLER UNDER THE GYROS COOKERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED 14# OF SALAD(41.7F-51.9F), 24# OF MAYO BASED SAUCE (46.4F-50.0F), 8# OF SALAD DRESSING(50.0F). MUST ALWAYS HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AND 135F OR ABOVE. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOODS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $120. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO 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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: - OBSERVED THE COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BELOW THE GYROS COOKERS HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (46.4F) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL COLD HOLD UNITS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. USE OF THE COOLER AND REMOVAL OF THE TAG IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND CONTACT CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGY LABELING ON ALL "GRAB AND GO" FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: - OBSERVED SOME GRAB AND GO FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITH PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. LABEL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO FACILITY AT THIS TIME. -

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: - OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN. -

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DEBRIS ON THE CEILING OF FACILITY. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILDUP, DETAIL 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: SEE VIOLATION#:60.

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.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:60.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:60.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.