PEPES RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #59.

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.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE GOING THROUGH THE GARBAGE IN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, THEN ENTER IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND RINSED HER HANDS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS (USING SOAP/WARM WATER RUBBING VIGOROUSLY FOR 10-15 SECONDS. USE A HAND SANITARY DRYING DEVICE TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS) AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK ONLY WHEN ENTERING THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND WHEN HANDLING SOILED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY 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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #59

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #59.

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.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #59.

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.