STEAK & EGGER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 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.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: 2-301.14 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH DISPOSABLE GLOVES ON HANDLE RAW EGGS AND RAW PORK BACON AND THEN GRAB A CUSTOMER SERVING PLATE TO PLATE READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING THEIR HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE USE. OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER TAKE A CONTAINER OF SYRUP FROM A CUSTOMER AND THEN PROCEED TO TOUCH READY-TO-EAT TOAST WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING THEIR HANDS BETWEEN GLOVE USE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO CHANGE GLOVES WHEN CHANGING TASKS AND ALWAYS WASH HANDS PROPERLY BETWEEN GLOVE USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11 OBSERVED A DISHWASHER WASHING A FOOD CONTAINER AT THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED ITEMS WITH A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) ON THE MENU THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW, SUCH AS GRILLED CHICKEN TENDERS, GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST DINNER, LARGE CHICKEN SALAD, PORK CHOP SANDWICH, HAM SANDWICH, CHICKEN SANDWICH, TURKEY SANDWICH, CLUB SANDWICH, PORK CHOP DINNER, SHRIMP BASKET DINNER, COUNTRY FRIED STEAK DINNER, HAM STEAK DINNER, HOT TURKEY DINNER, FISH FILLET DINNER, KID'S MENU 6 PIECE NUGGET AND KID'S MENU GRILLED CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) FOR MENTIONED ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: 7-209.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES STORING ITEMS (BOTTLES OF WATER, DRINK CUPS) ON TOP OF THE DELI MEAT SLICER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE AN AREA, AWAY FROM FOOD PREP, WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR PERSONAL ITEMS.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT SUCH AS A HAIR NET OR A HAT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED CLOTHS FOR WIPING KNIVES NOT HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED IMPROPER GLOVE USE BY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE AND WHEN TO CHANGE GLOVES WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Improper glove use spreads contamination worse than bare hands.

Single-use gloves must be used correctly.

Wash hands before donning; Change when contaminated; Change between tasks; Single use only; Not a substitute for handwashing.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.