NEW MODERN GRILL INC Gets Conditional Pass on 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 VIOLATION.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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: KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN TWO DOOR COOLER AND WOODEN PREP SURFACE. MUST USE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

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: SHELVING ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS FOR REPAIR IN FREEZERS OR THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

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: MUST NOT USE SOILED USED EGG CARTON FLATS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT ON THE GRILL LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE OR WASHABLE CONTAINER TO HOLD IN-USE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH APRONS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR COVERS FOR BULK FOODS.

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: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, SHELVING, AND PREP SURFACES DIRTY. 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SINKS, SHELVING FRONT, AND REAR NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPEN CREVICES IN THE WALL OF THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED, CUT, OR SANDED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SINKS, SHELVING FRONT, AND REAR NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPEN CREVICES IN THE WALL OF THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED, CUT, OR SANDED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.