LAKESHORE SPORT & FITNESS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. 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.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HANDS PACKING SLICED GREEN APPLE FROM PLASTIC CONTAINER (SLICED APPLES IN WATER) TO SANDWICH BAGS FOR CHILDREN'S LUNCH. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOODS. INSTRUCTED USE: SINGLE USE FOOD TISSUES,UTENSILS,TONGS OR GLOVE HANDS. EMPLOYEE GLOVED HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE(2ND AND 4TH FLOOR KITCHEN).ALSO ICE CHUTE IN A SELF SERVE UNIT WITH A MINERAL/BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP,SECOND FLOOR DINING AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED . MENUS DOESN'T INDICATED OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. ALSO "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGERS AND EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON MENU THE INFORMATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: SINGLE SERVING AND PLATES STORED AT ROOF TOP MUST BE COVERED,PROVIDE A CABINET WITH DOORS TO STORE UTENSIL OR RELOCATED INSIDE.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BOTH KITCHENS AND BAR AREA(ROOF TOP). MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION USED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: PREMISES USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUCE READING 185F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT ROOF TOP UNDER THE SHELVES BY THE BAR.REPLACE.

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: GRIMES ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNERS AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ELEVATE FOOD /OTHER ITEMS FROM FLOOR 6"OFF THE FLOOR

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: GRIMES ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNERS AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ELEVATE FOOD /OTHER ITEMS FROM FLOOR 6"OFF THE FLOOR

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.