MO' WINGS PASTA AND GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COPIES EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN-UP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN-UP KIT AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 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.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER FAIL TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN CHANGING TASKS (REMOVED FLY STRIP FROM CEILING TILE THEN CONTINUED PREPARING FOOD) AND APPLIED NEW GLOVES. DISCUSSED WITH EMPLOYEE, WASHED HANDS AND DRIED HANDS ON APRON WITHOUT USE OF SINGLE-USE PAPER TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO RE-WASH HANDS WITH PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DRYING HANDS WITH SINGLE-USE PAPER TOWEL. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS PROPERLY AND APPLIED NEW GLOVES. 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: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED NEW HOT HOLDING UNIT INSTALLED IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, REQUIRING HANDSINK FOR THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK FOR THIS AREA SUPPLIED WITH COLD WATER AND HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 100.0F WITH SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. 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: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION CONSOLIDATED.

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: OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED TO KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK OR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION CONSOLIDATED.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT ADEQUATE IDENTITY LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ON ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY: IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA BELOW AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, IN FRONT AREA CORNER NEAR DOOR, IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND TELEVISIONS AND ON EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELF, IN REAR AREA BEHIND AND BELOW TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. ALSO FOUND DEAD MOUSE ON GLUEBOARD BEHIND TELEVISIONS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BIN OF DRY FOODS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOD STORAGE BIN AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD (WASHING RAW CHICKEN IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) WITHOUT ADEQUATE BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES DURING FOOD PREPARATION AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED IN-USE USTENSILS STORED BETWEEN PIPE AND WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UTENSILS AND STORE ON CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE IN-BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCOVERED/UN-INVERTED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN THE REAR AREA EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN-USE AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND STORE FOOD AND EQUIPMENT ON A SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, AND EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION TEST KIT ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION TEST KIT FOR APPROPRIATE SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOIL ON NON-FOOD CONTACT PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR CAVITY OF ALL FRYER EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CAVITY AND INTERIOR BASE OF ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SHELF OF FRONT AREA HOT-HOLDING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD-UP OF SOIL 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOIL ON AND SURROUNDING OUTDOOR GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN REAR OUTDOOR LOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE AND SURROUNDING AREA AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD-UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL ON THE FOLLOWING FACILITY SURFACES: CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR REAR STORAGE AREA DOOR, WINDOW SEALS IN FRONT LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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 FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR: BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA, CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA, MISSING CEILING TILE IN FRONT AREA TO THE RIGHT OF SERVICE WINDOW, WINDOW SEALS ON WINDOWS IN FRONT LOBBY AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OR DAMAGED AREAS OF FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED INADEQUATE NUMBER OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED, FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION 2573197 ON 3/27/2023: #36 4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER. #53 5-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMALL GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM WITH A LID. #58 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED, FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION 2573197 ON 3/27/2023: #36 4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER. #53 5-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMALL GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM WITH A LID. #58 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.