LET'S EAT THAI Completes Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile food preparer

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. 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: 2-501.11: MISSING DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 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: 6-301.14: NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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: 4-303.11(B): NO CLEANING AGENT OR SANITIZER AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005.

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 COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11: HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION ON VEHICLE UNABLE TO FUNCTION DUE TO GENERATOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO PROVIDE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AND ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT THAT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.12: PROVIDE LICENSE NUMBER IN AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT AT LATERAL SIDES OF VEHICLE.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: : 3-307.11 DOOR INBETWEEN DRIVER AND PREP AREA NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY AND COMPLETE SEPARATION WHEN CLOSED.

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: 5-103.11(B): NO HOT/COLD WATER RUNNING WATER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY. 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: : 5-201.11: ALL PLUMBING SYSTEM AND HOSEES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED AND REPAIRED WITH APPROVED MATERIALS. UNABLE TO VERIFY IF FOOD GRADE AND ALL CONNECTIONS ARE LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR ALL FREE OF LEAKS AND VERIFY FOOD GRADE AND SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION. ALSO UNABLE TO FILL WATER TANK TO CAPACITY DUE TO CONNECTION PROVIDED. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO FILL WATER TANK TO CAPACITY. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C).

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: : 5-201.11: ALL PLUMBING SYSTEM AND HOSEES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED AND REPAIRED WITH APPROVED MATERIALS. UNABLE TO VERIFY IF FOOD GRADE AND ALL CONNECTIONS ARE LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR ALL FREE OF LEAKS AND VERIFY FOOD GRADE AND SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION. ALSO UNABLE TO FILL WATER TANK TO CAPACITY DUE TO CONNECTION PROVIDED. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO FILL WATER TANK TO CAPACITY. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C).

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.