SCHNEIDER DELI Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA (NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) BLOCKED BY CRATES AND FOOD CONTAINERS AND INACCESSIBLE BY EMPLOYEES FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLOCKAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED CRATES AND CONTAINERS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE FRONT AREA LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN EVERY COLD-HOLDING UNIT USED TO STORE TCS FOOD AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED BOWLS AND PLATES ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET HOSE AT THE UTILITY SINK TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HOSE AT THE UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA OF INSUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO HOLD THE AMOUNT OF REFUSE GENERATED AT THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NEW RECEPTACLE OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO HOLD REFUSE THAT ACCUMULATES IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UTILITY CLOSET AREA TO BE CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS FREE FROM CLUTTER.

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 UTILITY CLOSET AREA TO BE CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS FREE FROM CLUTTER.

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.