S & C ELECTRIC COMPANY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN WITH FOOD GLOVES ON, WASHED CUTTING BOARD,WIPED STATION ,PICKED UP A USED PAPER TOWEL FROM FLOOR, OPENED THE GARBAGE LID TO DISCARDED THE PAPER, THAN WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES OR WASHING HAND CONTINUED TO RELOCATE READY TO EAT PRODUCTS FROM A SERVING PLATE TO INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS:SANDWICHES AND CLUB SANDWICHES. INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING/REMOVAL OF FOOD GLOVES GIVEN TO CERTIFIED MANAGER, WHICH SHE CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO78531-17

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING PLASTIC UTENSILS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,BEHIND FRONT LINE IN SERVING AREA,ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WASHED AND RINSED A USED CUTTING BOARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AND WITHOUT SANITIZE UTENSILS AND CUTTING BOARD, WERE USED TO PREP FOOD. INSTRUCTED THAT MULTI USE UTENSILS AND CUTTING BOARD MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT ALL TIMES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS USED ONLY FOR HAND WASHING.CUTTING BOARD AND UTENSILS WERE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 200PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO78531-17

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE SERVING STATION ACROSS FROM FLAT GRILL, IN CAFETERIA LOCATED INSIDE BUILDING #6.APPROX 30 OR MORE DROPPINGS.ALSO OBSERVED FEW MICE DROPPING IN MAIN BUILDING BEHIND THE TWO ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE AREA, WEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO78532-18

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PROVIDE INGREDIENT FOOD LABEL FOR FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR IN SELLING AREA, SLICE OF CAKES, SANDWICHES ETC.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE FLAT GRILL,IN BUILDING #6.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MINERAL BUILD-UP, IN BUILDING #6.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: RE GROUT FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, LOCATED AT MAIN KITCHEN.STAGNATE WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.CLEAN FLOOR BESIDE THE REFRIGERATOR,FOOD DEBRIS IN BUILDING #6.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: RE GROUT FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, LOCATED AT MAIN KITCHEN.STAGNATE WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.CLEAN FLOOR BESIDE THE REFRIGERATOR,FOOD DEBRIS IN BUILDING #6.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.