KALA MODERN GREEK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN. PROCEDURE WAS PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT ON SHELVES NEAR ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK. OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF BASEMENT NEAR REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS. OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS AT TOP OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN UNDER STOVE AND COOKING AREA. ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN NEEDS TO BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS, AND ALL RODENT DROPPINGS NEED TO BE REMOVED. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM BASEMENT AND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ELIMINATE ALL AREAS OF HARBORAGE IN BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER NEAR GRILL. REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN SHELF SURFACE. OBSERVED CAULKING AROUND DUMP SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AND CAULKING AROUND HAND SINK TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD IN REAR COOKING ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD SCRATCHED AND SCORED WITH DARK GROOVES UNABLE TO COME CLEAN. REMOVE CUTTING BOARD FROM FACILITY.

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: OBSERVED AREA UNDER GRILL IN KITCHEN VERY UNCLEAN WITH AN EXCESS ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA UNDER GRILL. OBSERVED ALL UTILITY LINES AND GAS PIPES BEHIND GRILL DRIPPING WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN ALL PIPES AND UTILITY LINES BEHIND GRILL 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD BE LOCATED ON WATER LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER DUMP SINK ON FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MUST RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS VERY UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS. OBSERVED FLOOR AT TOP OF STAIRS VERY UNCLEAN. CLEAN, SANITIZE, 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 MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

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: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BASEMENT NEED TO BE REMOVED TO REDUCE CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

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: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BASEMENT NEED TO BE REMOVED TO REDUCE CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

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.