POLLO FELIZ Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT PREMISES MUST CLEAN-UP KIT, INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, APRON, MASK, SANITIZER TO KILL NOROVIRUS, ETC AT ALL TIMES. 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 HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS 122.3 DEGREES F) IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN/COOK AREA AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED THAT TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHOULD BE AT 135 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD. APPROX 24 PIECES OF CHICKEN/3 LBS., $60 DOLLARS VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN LIKE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE SEASONED CHICKEN, AND BLACK PLASTIC CRATES USED TO STORE CILANTRO AND ONIONS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN LIKE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE SEASONED CHICKEN, AND BLACK PLASTIC CRATES USED TO STORE CILANTRO AND ONIONS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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.