PHOENIX RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

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: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOKING BURNERS AND LARGE POTS.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE SPRAYER SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER SPRAYER SINK.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS, FISH TANKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND STAINS. OBSERVED SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN NEED CLEANING ON THE INSIDE; CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS.

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 SOME STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN FROM HEAT, SMOKE AND GREASE AND SOME RUSTED CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE AND PAINT VENTS. THE FURNACE ROOM NEEDS ORGANIZING NEAR THE FRONT DINING AREA WASHROOMS; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN FURNACE ROOM.

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 SOME STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN FROM HEAT, SMOKE AND GREASE AND SOME RUSTED CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE AND PAINT VENTS. THE FURNACE ROOM NEEDS ORGANIZING NEAR THE FRONT DINING AREA WASHROOMS; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN FURNACE ROOM.

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.