NEW TASTE OF CHICAGO INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR ONE AND HAVE THE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO 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: FOUND NO STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.

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: FOUND DAMAGED FLOORS/FLOOR TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORS/FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.

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: FOUND MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CFM EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATE. MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATION.

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.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CFM EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATE. MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATION.

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.