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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED WITH EMPTY 5-GALLON DETERGENT BUCKET IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 5-GALLON BUCKET AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS CLEAR FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AND ACCESSIBLE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED BUCKET AND MADE SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING ON-SITE. 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA, SOAP DISPENSER CARTRIDGE REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP CARTRIDGE TO HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

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: OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS INSTALLED ABOVE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT: ON CEILING ABOVE DRINKS NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, ON THE CEILING ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN THE SIDE STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY ARE NOT LOCATED OVER FOOD, FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (GYRO SPINNER PLATES) STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR DURING STORAGE.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAULK SEALING BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR WALL OF WAREWASHING AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CAULK SEALING ALONG WALL AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL FIXTURES EXPOSED TO SPILLAGE OR SEEPAGE SEALED TO ADJOINING WALLS OR EQUIPMENT.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER ASSEMBLY TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND RUSTED SUCH THAT PIERCING BLADE IS NO LONGER EASILY-REMOVABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR CAN OPENER ASSEMBLY OR PROVIDE NEW CAN OPENER ASSEMBLY SUCH THAT CUTTING OR PIERCING PARTS ARE EASILY-REMOVABLE FOR CLEANING.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LARGE FOOD PIECES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS 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 FLOOR BENEATH SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LARGE FOOD PIECES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS 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.