IMPERIAL RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED SOME HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED HAND WASHING SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE BINS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT.

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: 6-202.15 OBSERVED ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS SO THAT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS ARE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE AQUATIC TANKS LOCATED BY THE FOOD PREP AREA ENTRANCE AND UNDER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE SHELVES IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

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: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE AQUATIC TANKS LOCATED BY THE FOOD PREP AREA ENTRANCE AND UNDER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE SHELVES IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

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.