MILD2 SPICY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ENTERING AND EXITING THE PREP AREA BY PUSHING WITH HANDS SWINGING THE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN, GOING TO THEIR WORK STATIONS, AND HANDLING FOOD. NO HANDWASHING NOR GLOVING HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOODS. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. THE MANAGER DISCUSSED THE ISSUE WITH THE EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE STAFF WASHROOM. UPON MY RETURN ON 4-1-2022 PAPER TOWEL WAS PROVIDED AT SAID WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT SOUTH END OF KITCHEN WERE ALL COOKING IS DONE BY HANDLING RAW, COOKED, AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. ALSO, HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF PRODUCTS,

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED APPROX 10 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. ONE LIVE ADULT ROACH AT THE RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER.THREE LIVE ROACHES AN ELECTRICAL BOX IN THE SOUTH PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED FOUR RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA ON SHELVE BETWEEN LIQUOR BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UTENSILS HANGED AT PIPE BY COOKING STATION MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.RELOCATED THEM.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE OVENS MUST BE REMOVED AND CLEANED, REMOVE GREASE AT EXTERIOR OF 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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.