LUTHERAN SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: uncooked salmon filets @ 64.2F and cooked rice @ 52.2F on racks in rear prep area; beef @ 47.8F and tuna @ 49.5F in the front prep cooler. Must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed excessive dirt and debris on floors of basement electrical/storage room. Must clean and sanitize floors. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor throughout basement. Observed broken/missing coving and/or baseboard tiles in kitchen on corner near ice machine, along wall in employee restroom, and also along south wall of kitchen. Must repair all damaged tiles and/or baseboard tiles to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observed front beverage cooler without thermometer. Must place thermometers in all refrigeration units, in a conspicuous spot. Must provide metal stem thermometers for all food handlers to properly test internal food temperature.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observed front beverage cooler without thermometer. Must place thermometers in all refrigeration units, in a conspicuous spot. Must provide metal stem thermometers for all food handlers to properly test internal food temperature.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.