RED EYES COFFEE CORP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE 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.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED ANIMAL ORIGIN RAW EGGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER FRESH GREENS, FRESH TOMATOES, PREPARED FOODS AND READY TO EAT DELI MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS TO BE PROTECTED. FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL PREPACKAGED/REPACKAGED COOKIES ON COUNTERTOP DISPLAY FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE SEATING AREA NEXT TO THE WASHROOM, 5 FLIES IN THE WASHROOM, 10 FLIES AROUND THE POTTED PLANTS IN THE SAME SEATING AREA, 5 FLIES AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED REMOVE ALL FLIES AND MICE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR MICE AND FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) NO 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN 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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----METAL RACK SHELVING IN FRONT PREP RUSTY AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.----ALL FRONT WOODEN STORAGE CABINETS FOUND WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPATTER.----INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP METAL STORAGE CABINETS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A LINER FOR PREP SURFACES.

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: NO HOT WATER AT THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK. COLD WATER ONLY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE ADJACENT WASHROOM WASH BOWL OR TEMPORARILY CONVERT THE FRONT PREP TWO COMPARTMENT SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY, BOTH WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER UNTIL DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK REPAIRED AND PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED, DAMAGED, UNEVEN TILE ON THE FRONT PREP COUNTER. MUST REPAIR TILE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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 CRACKED, DAMAGED, UNEVEN TILE ON THE FRONT PREP COUNTER. MUST REPAIR TILE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.