JASON'S DELI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER ADJACENT TO THE HOT FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE NUMBER OF TOILET ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR STAFF & CUSTOMERS DURING OPERATING HOURS. ONLY THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IS BEING USED FOR BOTH MALE & FEMALE STAFF & CUSTOMERS. OVER 10 EMPLOYEES WORKING SHIFT DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR & FRONT PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, A ND FROM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4.202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST & GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOODS. 6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN DISH, REAR PREP, AND HOT FOOD LINE AREAS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4.202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST & GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOODS. 6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN DISH, REAR PREP, AND HOT FOOD LINE AREAS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.