ROTI MODERN MEDITERRANEAN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR AL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. 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 CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 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-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION READING AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZE AT PROPER CONCENTRATION OF 200 PPM.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE PROVIDE TESTING KIT ON SITE FOR CHECKING SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BEVERAGE SPILLS/DRIED SOILED NAPKINS UNDER JUICE STATION CABINET IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHEMICAL/STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER , ORGANIZE ALL BOXES , CLEANING SUPPLIES, ETC AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.MUST ORGANIZE TOWELS/APRON/EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS NEXT TO STAIR CASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

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 CHEMICAL/STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER , ORGANIZE ALL BOXES , CLEANING SUPPLIES, ETC AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.MUST ORGANIZE TOWELS/APRON/EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS NEXT TO STAIR CASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

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.