ST. REST COUNTRY KITCHEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE ELECTRICAL BOX, ON FLOOR UNDER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, IN BOXES OF TRASH BAGS, AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF SLICER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER STEAM TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR SOFT SERVE MACHINE, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE BEHIND CORNER BOOTH, DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND FRONT CORNER BOOTH, OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE, SERVING AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE ELECTRICAL BOX, ON FLOOR UNDER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, IN BOXES OF TRASH BAGS, AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF SLICER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER STEAM TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR SOFT SERVE MACHINE, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE BEHIND CORNER BOOTH, DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND FRONT CORNER BOOTH, OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE, SERVING AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

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.