KATSU-SHACK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

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 VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

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: NO DOOR/SEPERATION BARRIER AT REAR OF PREP AREA LEADING TOWARDS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A DOOR/BARRIER AT SAID LOCATION TO SEPERATE PREP AREA AND CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 89.4 F AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT MINIMAL 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND A MININMAL OF 100.0 F AT HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 89.4 F AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT MINIMAL 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND A MININMAL OF 100.0 F AT HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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.