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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK BLOCKED BY LARGE BOTTLE OF DISH SOAP AND OBSERVED ANOTHER HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED BY DISH GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HAND WASHING SINKS FREE OF ITEMS AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER HAD STAFF REMOVE ITEMS FROM SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM ON VARIOUS NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING ON STOVE TOP AND ON STOVE WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL TO ALLOW SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY 3 DRAIN PLUGS FOR ALL 3 COMP SINKS (3). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF DRAIN PLUGS FOR (3) 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAAGED EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ON THE SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER TOWARDS THE BOTTOM THE WALL OF COOLER SEEMS TO BE DETERIORATING ON OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

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 DAMAAGED EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ON THE SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER TOWARDS THE BOTTOM THE WALL OF COOLER SEEMS TO BE DETERIORATING ON OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

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.