KAPITAN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARREAH CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK AT BAR ON FAR SOUTH SIDE INACCESSIBLE. MUST MOVE SINK AND MAKE IT FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS IN MAIN KTICHEN. INSTALL SECOND HANDWASHING SINK FOR FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES COOKING AND PREPPING ON THE EAST SIDE OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED INADEQUATE HANDWASHNG SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTALL ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSSIBLE TO DISHWASHINER AT DISHMACHINE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)

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-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED IN LOW TEMPERARURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST HAVE SANITIZER READING BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED NOT ALL COOLERS TURNED ON AND MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS. MUST HAVE ALL COOLERS TURNED ON AND MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES WITH THERMOMETERS INSIDE. ALL COOLERS THAT ARE NOT MAINTAING 41F OR LESS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: ALL REFRIGERATORS MUST HAVE EASILY READABLE THERMOMTERS INSIDE READING 41F OR LESS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR AND OPEN AIR DOORS NOT RODENTPROOF. MAKE SURE ALL DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE ARE COMPLETELY RODENTPROOF.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWER PIPES OVER DISHWASHING AREA IN BASMENT PREP AREA ABOVE DISH MAHCINE. WASTEWATER PIPES MUST BE ENCASED/PROTECTED TO PREVENT DRIP CONTAMINATION TO FOOD RELATED ARE BENEATH PIPES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOALTION 7-38-005

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED EASH SIDE OF HANDSINK IN MAIN KITHCEN TO PROTECT ADJACENT PREP COOLER AND DRAINBOARD FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST HAVE STOPPERS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE PROPERLY.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXTERNAL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON ICE 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 BEHIND BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED NON FUNCTIONING FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BAR THAT WILL COLLECT STANDING WATER IF NOT REPAIRED OR FILLED IN. RESTORE FLOOR BEHIND BAR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT CLOSET CONTAINING SODA SYRUPS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH STANDING WATER. REMOVE STANDING WATER. FLOOR MUST BE RESTORED AND MAINTAINED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

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 BRICK WALLS BEHIND BAR WITH HOLES AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANLABLE. CLOSE ALL HOLES AND RESTORE BRICK TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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 ALOT OF UNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT. ALL ITEMS NOT IN USE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED DOOR DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR EXIT WITH EXTRA FOOD RELATED ITEMS. ALL EXTRA FOOD RELATED ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED.

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 MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WALL ACCESS PANEL NEAR SUMP PUMP MISSING. REPLACE 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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.