LITTLE CAESAR ENTERPRISES, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR REVIEW OR VERIFICATION. INSTD IS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE-ACKNOWLEDGED POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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 PROCEDURE IN PLACE NOR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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: HANDWASH IN THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY WORKING ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE, BASIN COVERED WITH A TRAY AND EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN THE BASIN EMPTY AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NON-FUNCTIONAL DIGITAL FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A FUNCTIONAL FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURE DEVICE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK, WHICH INCLUDES SERVICE REPORTS AND IS MAINTAINED ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE/KIT FOR SANITIZER PROVIDED ON SITE (QUATERNARY AMMONIUM). INSTD TO PROVIDE SANTIZING TESTING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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: NO SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE/KIT FOR SANITIZER PROVIDED ON SITE (QUATERNARY AMMONIUM). INSTD TO PROVIDE SANTIZING TESTING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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.