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SAN SOO GAB SAN CORP Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SAN SOO GAB SAN CORP (AKA: SAN SOO GAB SAN) 5247-5251 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Restaurant
July 9, 2018 Canvass License #23269
9
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-012. 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.
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AFTER A PATRON OR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PF 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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE STATION/DISH WASHING AREA AND BACK DINING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SERVICE STATION AND BACK DINING AREA, AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PF VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT,TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE DATE AND TIME. PF VIOLATION 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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE RUBBER GASKET ALONG TE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS 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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF ONE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST 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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED UNDERNEATH THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE STOVE. MUST DETAIL 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.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES HAVE NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES HAVE NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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