LITTLE CAESAR'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO 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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2)(A) OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE PIZZA LINE: FOUND 2 CONTAINERS OF SAUSAGE AT 52.3F, 1 CONTAINER OF PEPPERONI AT 50.8F, 2 CONTAINERS OF DICED HAM AT 52.3F, AND 2 CONTAINERS OF SLICED MUSHROOM AT 51F. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $30. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA, THE DAMAGED WALL TILE CUTOUTS ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER & UNDER THE CEILING, AND THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION DEBRIS FROM THE AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE.

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: 6-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA, THE DAMAGED WALL TILE CUTOUTS ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER & UNDER THE CEILING, AND THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION DEBRIS FROM THE AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE.

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.