SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS FOR COMPLYING WITH WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN WOMEN, MEN'S AND ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANDWASHING SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK A SINK FOR UTENSIL WASHING MAY NOT BE PROVIDED WITH HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES REQUIRED FOR A HANDWASHING SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REMOVED FROM SAID AREA BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.7-61.3F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SPINACH(61.3F), CHEESE(48.7-49.5F), SLICED TOMATOES(48.7F), BACON(52.9F) AND HAM(50.5F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $30 WEIGHING 4LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD GUARD IN BETWEEN ACTION STATION BURNERS AND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOOD GUARD IN BETWEEN ACTION STATION BURNERS AND FRONT COUNTER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD DURING PREPARATION. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON ACTION STATION BURNERS.(NOTE: ACTION STATION BURNERS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXES IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABALE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABALE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

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.