INDO-AMERICAN CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Golden diner

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE COOLER FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN 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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE IN THE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR. WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM FOUND AT 77F AND AT 75.4 IN THE MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS FOUND WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT 103F UNTIL HOT WATER IS RESTORED IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE IN THE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR. WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM FOUND AT 77F AND AT 75.4 IN THE MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS FOUND WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT 103F UNTIL HOT WATER IS RESTORED IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.