POTSTICKER HOUSE INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, 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: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 COLD FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 50LBS OF CHICKEN @60.5*F, 40LBS OF PORK@70.3*F, AND 50LBS OF BEEF @71.9*F COOKED 4/3/2019 STORED IN A HALLWAY OF THE RESTAURANT, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DENATURE AND DISPOSED OF 140LBS OF COOKED PRODUCT HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VALUE $1,200.00. MANAGER STATED FOOD WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE COOLER ON 4/4/2019 AND STORED THERE UNTIL READY FOR SERVICE. ALL ABOVE PRODUCT WAS DISPOSED OF AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. REMINDED MANAGER ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 41*FOR COLDER.

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 DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON FOODS PREPARED AND BEING STORED IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK TO INDICATE THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD SHAL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP STATIONS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOULATION 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MANY FOOD ITEMS PRE CUT IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD BAGIES/ZIPLOC BAGS.

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 ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE STORAGE SHELF IN PREP AREA, ALSO ON THE STOVE TOP STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO OBSERVED THREE RUSTY STORAGE TABLES IN THE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUSTOR PROVIDE NEW TABLES.

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: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO CLEAN FRONT PREP AREA CEILING.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 5 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED 2017, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW VALID CERTIFICATES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 5 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED 2017, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW VALID CERTIFICATES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.