LAKESHORE SPORT & FITNESS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES NEED TO SIGN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED KIMCHI IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO VARIANCE OR HAACP PLAN ON SITE. KIM CHI WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. MUST PROVIDE HAACP PLAN AND APPROVAL FOR SPECIAL PROCESSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED KIMCHI BEING MADE ON SITE WITH NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKED BAKED FOODS NEED TO HAVE A LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND INGREDIENT LIST.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IS 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN UNDER SPRAYER SINK FOR DISH MACHINE. 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSEVED CUTTING BOARDS IN ROOFTOP KITCHEN STORED ON FLOOR OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND RELOCATE.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES AND DISHES STORED OUTDOORS NOT PROTECTED. ALL TABLEWARE ITEMS NEED TO PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.

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 DARK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD IN SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND SANTIZED OR REPLACED.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED IN ROOFTOP KITCHEN.

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 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM NEEDS A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING TO PROTECT FOOD.

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 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM NEEDS A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING TO PROTECT FOOD.

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.