RAMIREZ FAST FOOD Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH CLEAN UP KIT. 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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED WIPING CLOTH IN THE ONE-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE STORED IN 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA BEING MOUNTED WITH BRICKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSEVER THE WALL BASE COVE IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST. NOTED CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSEVER THE WALL BASE COVE IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST. NOTED CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.