NIU Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN, A LARGE GARBAGE CAN PLACED IN FRONT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FLY CONTROL RIBBONS INSTALLED ABOVE FOOD PREP COUNTERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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 NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

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: SPOONS AND KNIVES STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNDER RUNNING WATER OR CLEAN DRY SURFACE.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: EMPTY FOOD JUGS ARE WASHED AND REUSED AS A MULTI USE UTENSIL, INSTRUCTED TO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER THAT CAN BE WASHED EASILY.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY/DIRTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN AND SMALL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE RUSTY SHELVES AND CLEAN DIRTY ONES 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY/DIRTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN AND SMALL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE RUSTY SHELVES AND CLEAN DIRTY ONES 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.