PARSON'S CHICKEN & FISH Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT DRINK OPEN BEVERAGES IN FOOD PREP STATIONS.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DISH WASHER HANDLE DIRTY DISHES THEN PROCEED TO HANDLE THE CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS BETWEEN THE TWO TASKS. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING AND WHEN TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLE RAW BEEF ON THE COOKS LINE THEN PROCEED TO HANDLE A CLEAN WIPING CLOTH, CONTINUE TO USE HIS BARE CONTAMINATED HANDS TO SPRINKLE SALT WITH HIS HANDS ONTO READY TO EAT FRIES TAKEN OUT OF THE DEEP FRYER. ALL FRIES DISCARDED. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND WHEN TO USE GLOVES WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK.

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.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: NOTED RAW OYSTERS ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR SALE AND NO CURRENT SHELLFISH TAGS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MOST RECENT SHELLFISH TAGS AVAILABLE DATED FROM THE YEAR 2022. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHELLFISH TAGS WITH A USED DATE WRITTEN ON THE OLD TAGS FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED A FOOD HANDLER/PREPARER ON THE COOKS LINE WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD PREPARERS WITH BEARDS.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: STORED CLEAN POTS IN THE DISH ROOM MUST INVERTED.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOODEN CABINETS AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE SERVER STATION AND WOODEN SHELVES FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXCESSIVE WATER DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE RAW CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS INSIDE THE COOLERS AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

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: NOTED DIRTY FLOORS AND POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR OF THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.

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: NOTED DIRTY FLOORS AND POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR OF THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.

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.