SIP N DIP Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDERNEATH COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLENABILITY. OBSERVED RUST INTERIOR OF RINSE AND SANITIZER COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND DRAIN. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF RINSE AND SANITIZER COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND DRAIN.

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: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES AROUND DRAIN PIPES LEADING TO WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES AROUND DRAIN PIPES LEADING TO WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED CRACKED CAULK ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD CAULK AND SMOOTHLY RECAULK ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLES AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN UTILITY CLOSET WITH MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN UTILITY CLOSET WITH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: 6-201.11: OBSERVED WOODEN SHADE COVERING OPENING IN WALL BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: 6-201.11: OBSERVED WOODEN SHADE COVERING OPENING IN WALL BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.