PALETERIA NEVERIA BAMBI INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OUT PF 10/16/2025 OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. 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: 2-501.11 OUT PF 10/16/2025 OBSERVED NO PROCDURE POSTED OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIRAHHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTBALISHMENT. INSTRUCTED 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERNAL SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

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: 6-201.13 OBSERVED HOLE IN CORNER OF WALL BEHIND POPSICLE MAKER EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS FRONT DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED GREY WALL BASE IN DISREPAIR BEHIND WHERE WHITE CHEST FREEZERS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH.

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: 6-201.13 OBSERVED HOLE IN CORNER OF WALL BEHIND POPSICLE MAKER EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS FRONT DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED GREY WALL BASE IN DISREPAIR BEHIND WHERE WHITE CHEST FREEZERS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH.

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.