ST. REST COUNTRY KITCHEN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 30LBS OF SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS AT 55.0F-62.1F IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA, 5LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 52.3F ON THE PREP TABLE AND 3LBS OF MASHED POTATOES AT 64.4F ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 38LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO OBSERVED CARPET RUGS INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND REMOVE ALL CARPET RUGS INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE EAST WALL OF THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE TALL 2 DOOR TRUE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PURSES AND COATS ABOVE PREP AREAS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATELY.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCE BASE LEAKING AND MISSING DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND PROVIDE 3 DRAIN PLUGS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCE BASE LEAKING AND MISSING DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND PROVIDE 3 DRAIN PLUGS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.