JEFF'S RED HOTS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES PREPARING HOT DOG SANDWICHES, ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES,NOT WEARING GLOVES. ALSO OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE HANDLING THE MONEY AND HELPING PREP FOOD NOT WASHING HANDS ALSO. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY. AND INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES WHEN PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD. AND MUST WASH HANDS AFTER AND BEFORE WEARING GLOVES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010(A)EMPLOYEES STARTED WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY AND BEFORE AND AFTER WEARING GLOVES TO PREPARE READY TO EAT FOOD DURING INSPECTION.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK .CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMPT SINK, BEHIND THE ICE MAKER AND BEHIND THE SODA CRATES AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMPT SINK, BEHIND THE ICE MAKER AND BEHIND THE SODA CRATES AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.