NORTH AVENUE BEACH HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO 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: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT NORTH BAR HAND SINK, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HOT WATER AT NORTH BAR SINK BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR ADJACENT TO FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION # 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED, CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

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 PAPER TOWELS OR SOAP AT HAND SINK AT NORTH BAR, ON 2ND FLOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER DEVICE IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT BURGER STATION ON 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND 2ND KITCHEN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20 OR MORE LIVE FLIES, FLYING AROUND IN PREP AND COOK LINE AREAS, DURING FOOD PREPARATION, ON 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR, AS WELL AS IN KITCHEN OFFICE AREA ADJACENT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20 OR MORE LIVE FLIES, FLYING AROUND IN PREP AND COOK LINE AREAS, DURING FOOD PREPARATION, ON 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR, AS WELL AS IN KITCHEN OFFICE AREA ADJACENT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #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.