KONG DOG Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BLOCKED BY LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AND MOPS WITH A BOTTLE OF CLEANSER AND NAPKINS INSIDE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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 A SMALL BROWN-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE CLOSEST TO THE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. FOOD EMPLOYEE LABELED CRUMBLE CONTAINER.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE USE CORN DOG BOXES STORED FACING UP ON THE SHELVING AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE CAULKING AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE CAULKING.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE CAULKING AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE CAULKING.

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.