MCCB Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 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: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. THE CHEMICAL READING WAS 0 PPM FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE CHEMICAL READING FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER MUST ALWAYS READ AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED. REPAIRMAN CAME AND FIXED THE MACHINE BEFORE MY INSPECTION ENDED. READING AT 100 PPM CHLORINE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS, BOTTOM INTERIOR AREA OF FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE URINAL IN THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REMOVE URINAL. (A WORKING TOILET IS LOCATED IN THIS SAME WASHROOM AND AN ADDITIONAL MENS WASHROOM IS ON THE FIRST FLOOR). THE TOILET BOWL COVER IS MISSING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN; REPLACE TOILET BOWL COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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 THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN UNDER DISHMACHINE AND SINKS. FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL SINKS AS WELL; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN KITCHEN.

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 THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN UNDER DISHMACHINE AND SINKS. FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL SINKS AS WELL; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN KITCHEN.

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.