MILD2 SPICY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG BASEBOARDS AND BEHIND COOLERS IN THE BAR, REAR KITCHEN, UNDER STORAGE SHELVING IN THE SERVER STATION, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM, THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE ROOM, BOILER ROOM, BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE AGAIN FOR RATS. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATED ALL RAT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE THE ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTREMELY DIRTY AND BADLY STAINED COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUT GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVES, FLOOR STAND MIXER, GAS STOVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PEELING PLASTIC ON THE SIDES OF METAL COOLERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE.----SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DISH AREA HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD.

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: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.---WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---- MISSING BASEBOARD WALL COVING IN THE REAR HALLWAY NEAR THE ICE MACHINE MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.----ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS MUST BE SEALED.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

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: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

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.