SMAKOSZ INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND TWO BAGS OF RAW PORK STORED INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT TEMP OF 49.7F-53.7F AND 54F;ALSO A POT FULL OF COOKED POTATOES STORED UNDER THE STAIRCASE THAT GOES DOWN THE BASEMENT AT TEMP OF 113F TO 116F.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE,COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW. TEMPERATURE ABUSE FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 35,VALUE 100. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING.INSIDE THE SINK WAS DRAINING FOUR PANS AND BEHIND THE FAUCET A GREEN CUTTING BOARD,NECK FAUCET WAS TILT TO THE LEFT. AS I WAS STANDING IN THE KITCHEN AWAITING TO WASH MY HANDS,COOK REMOVED PANS AND STORED THEM.INFORMATION ON ACCESSIBILITY OF EXPOSED HAND SINK GIVEN.ALL ITEMS REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING.INSIDE THE SINK WAS DRAINING FOUR PANS AND BEHIND THE FAUCET A GREEN CUTTING BOARD,NECK FAUCET WAS TILT TO THE LEFT. AS I WAS STANDING IN THE KITCHEN AWAITING TO WASH MY HANDS,COOK REMOVED PANS AND STORED THEM.INFORMATION ON ACCESSIBILITY OF EXPOSED HAND SINK GIVEN.ALL ITEMS REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.