SEASHELL RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(A). 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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: CONTAINER OF CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F IN COOLER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROX 10LBS $30 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). PRIORITY VIOLATION.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK COLORS. INSTD TO CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR ALL FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL BASE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. ALL WALLS AND DOORS (TOILET ROOM, WALK IN COOLER) THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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: WALL BASE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. ALL WALLS AND DOORS (TOILET ROOM, WALK IN COOLER) THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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.