NORTH STAR RESTAURANT, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA BUT NO KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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 HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED AT BAR AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION COVERED IN LARGE AMOUNTS OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RUN 2 LOADS OF ICE THROUGH AND REMOVE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGER AND STEAK SANDWICH WITHOUT REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, OR FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL ITEMS ON MENU THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY INCLUDING REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED TILES AT BASE OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS IN PANELING ON WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC TABLE IN BASEMENT COVERED IN YELLOW STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST UNDERGO ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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 FROM REPORT #2382844 ON 7/13/2020 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION # 39 "NO SPLASH GUARD IN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD." AND VIOLATION #47 " MUST NOT USE UNPROTECTED WOOD UNDER COFFEE MACHINE. ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE" INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. 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 FROM REPORT #2382844 ON 7/13/2020 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION # 39 "NO SPLASH GUARD IN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD." AND VIOLATION #47 " MUST NOT USE UNPROTECTED WOOD UNDER COFFEE MACHINE. ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE" INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. 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.