STARBUCKS COFFEE #2491 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION DOES NOT POSSESS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSONS IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANING KIT WITH AN INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF DISINFECTANT FOR THE NOROVIRUS. KIT HAS ONE SMALL WIPE TOWELETTE. MUST OBTAIN ADEQUATE SANITIZER FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS/COFFEE MAKERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR TO ENABLE ADEQUATE CLEANING AND MONITORING.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR CABINETS FOR THE DINING ROOM GARBAGE CONTAINER AND THE CABINET UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT RINSE SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MACHINE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE.

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: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS, FLOOR UNDER FRONT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT RINSE SINK WITH POOLING WATER. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.----FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE REAR ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS, FLOOR UNDER FRONT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT RINSE SINK WITH POOLING WATER. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.----FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE REAR ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.