PETEY'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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: MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. 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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE 3 PREP COOLERS: TAZIKI SAUCE @ 59.8F; SLICED TOMATOES @ 59F; SHREDDED CHEESE @ 58.9F; SLICED CHEESES 61.7F; SAUSAGE PATTIES @ 60.1F; COOKED CHICKEN @ 48F; RAW CHICKEN @53.2F; ASSORTED SLICED DELI MEATS RANGING FROM 58.1F - 61F AND POLISH SAUSAGES @ 50.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS OR 135F OR MORE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES 10LBS OF DISCARDED FOODS TO BE VALUED AT $200. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 3 PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD HOLDING. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES: FRONT PREP COOLER @ 70.5F; FRONT PREP COOLER @ 71.1F, AND REAR PREP COOLER @ 60.1F. REAR PREP COOLER WAS TAGGED AT PREVIOUS INSPECTION 7/21/17. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION MUST HAVE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. ALL COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT USE TAGGED COOLERS UNTIL REPAIRED AND INSPECTED BY CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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: OPERATOR COULD NOT PROVIDE CURRENT PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND LOG BOOK. LAST INVOICE IS MAY 2017. INSTRUCTED MUST OBTAIN SERVICE WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER. MUST KEEP CURRENT LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. 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 APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE, SMALL AND LARGE BLACK FLIES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. 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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPER STORED THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR, SIDES AND TOPS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT FRONT HAND SINK @ 77.2F, AND HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK @ 76.6F. MUST HAVE HOT WATER AT HANDSINK AT TEMPERATURE OF 100F OR HIGHER, AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F. MUST HAVE AVAILABLE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 7-38-030(C).

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 7-38-030(C).

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.